same $100k income, fresh start from Philadelphia
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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.
in our guides
the verdict
pricier each month than Philadelphia
You'd pay for Trenton. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$2,540/mo
36% more expensive than Philadelphia(vs $1,869/mo)
6.37%
$37/mo less in state tax than Philadelphia
vs 6.82% in Philadelphia
$5,263/mo
$633 less than Philadelphia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$456k
16% more expensive than Philadelphia
vs $393k in Philadelphia
382k
vs 6.2M in Philadelphia
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in trenton.
Philadelphia actually gets more: 173 pleasant days a year.
Philadelphia hosts 16.8× more events.
71/100
3% higher than Philadelphia
vs 69/100 in Philadelphia
Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.
88/100
12% lower than Philadelphia
vs 100/100 in Philadelphia
123
1% more than Philadelphia
vs 122 nonstops in Philadelphia
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