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Trenton, NJ cityscape

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Trenton

nj · metro 382k

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a dispatch from

trenton

NJ

40.22°N

74.76°W

Trenton's downtown is anchored by the famous 'Trenton Makes The World Takes' bridge sign over the Delaware River, a relic of the city's manufacturing past. It's the New Jersey state capital, sitting roughly halfway between Philly and NYC, with quick train access to both. The food scene leans on solid Italian and an emerging Latin American presence. Workmanlike, with history.

metro382k

01 · the verdict

the verdict

$700

less monthly outlay than Oxnard

Trenton is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
landable, recorded on the trenton entry

02 · the money

a quick ledger.

01rent

$2,540/mo

15% cheaper than Oxnard(vs $2,995/mo)

02state income tax

6.37%

$244/mo less in state tax than Oxnard

vs 9.3% in Oxnard

03after rent

$5,263/mo

$700 more than Oxnard

gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.

04a house here

$456k

51% cheaper than Oxnard

vs $923k in Oxnard

05metro size

382k

vs 830k in Oxnard

03 · the life

field notes, weather & such.

171

pleasant days a year, in trenton.

Oxnard has the edge here, logging 342 pleasant days a year.

Oxnard hosts 2.2× more events.
on a typical month
·outdoorscore

71/100

4% lower than Oxnard

vs 74/100 in Oxnard

Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.

·walk score®

88/100

8% lower than Oxnard

vs 96/100 in Oxnard

Walk Score® methodology

·nonstops

123

0% fewer than Oxnard

vs 0 nonstops in Oxnard

04 · see also

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