$100k a year, no longer in Washington
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 each month than Washington ran you
Almost a wash on cost. The case for Trenton is about what you'd do there, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$2,540/mo
8% more expensive than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
6.37%
$177/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$5,263/mo
$10 less than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$456k
27% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
382k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in trenton.
Washington edges ahead with 177 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Washington packs 14.6× more into a month.
71/100
18% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.
88/100
10% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
123
23% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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