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Trenton, NJ is a great place to live or visit and its rankings reflect that. According to Bestplaces.net, the city ranks highly in terms of cost of living, crime rate, education quality and climate. The overall ranking for Trenton is 43 out of 100, which is relatively high compared to similar cities across the United States. It has been commended for its low cost of living making it an ideal place for families or individuals on a budget. The crime rate is comparatively low as well with the city ranking 44 out of 100 on this front making it one of the safest cities in New Jersey. Education quality is also strong as evidenced by the city's ranking at 34 out of 100 on this measure. Lastly, the climate in Trenton can best be described as temperate making it a comfortable place to live year-round. All these factors contribute to Trenton's overall desirable ranking when compared to other cities across the U.S., making it an excellent choice for those looking to relocate or visit.

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Over 14 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 14 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 14 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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