$100k salary, packing up from San Luis Obispo
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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
below San Luis Obispo's monthly cost
Trenton runs on a fraction of San Luis Obispo's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$2,540/mo
18% cheaper than San Luis Obispo(vs $3,095/mo)
6.37%
$244/mo less in state tax than San Luis Obispo
vs 9.3% in San Luis Obispo
$5,263/mo
$800 more than San Luis Obispo
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$456k
51% cheaper than San Luis Obispo
vs $934k in San Luis Obispo
382k
vs 282k in San Luis Obispo
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in trenton.
San Luis Obispo edges ahead with 303 pleasant days.
Comparable to San Luis Obispo for events and concerts.
71/100
4% higher than San Luis Obispo
vs 68/100 in San Luis Obispo
Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.
88/100
10% lower than San Luis Obispo
vs 98/100 in San Luis Obispo
123
4000% more than San Luis Obispo
vs 3 nonstops in San Luis Obispo
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