$100k a year, no longer in Portland
changea 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.
in our guides
the verdict
more expensive each month than Portland
Trenton edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$2,540/mo
11% more expensive than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
6.37%
$94/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$5,263/mo
$160 less than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$456k
16% cheaper than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
382k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in trenton.
Portland only manages 145 of those.
But the calendar thins out: Portland stays 2.8× busier.
71/100
0% lower than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.
88/100
10% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
123
6050% more than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
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