$100k a year, no longer in Albany
changea dispatch from
st. louis
MO
38.63°N
90.20°W
St. Louis has the Arch (catenary curve and engineering marvel), Forest Park (bigger than Central Park and home to a free zoo, art museum, and history museum), and toasted ravioli, which was invented here. The Cardinals are a religion, the Hill neighborhood is wall-to-wall Italian red sauce, and Imo's makes pizza with Provel cheese that locals defend furiously. The skyline at sunset is underrated.
in our guides
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Albany
St. Louis is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,411/mo
14% cheaper than Albany(vs $1,643/mo)
4.7%
$96/mo less in state tax than Albany
vs 5.85% in Albany
$6,531/mo
$328 more than Albany
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
23% cheaper than Albany
vs $361k in Albany
2.8M
vs 905k in Albany
field notes, weather & such.
174
pleasant days a year, in st. louis.
Albany only manages 147 of those.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 3.1× more on the calendar than Albany.
68/100
6% lower than Albany
vs 72/100 in Albany
Closest outdoor draw: Gateway Arch National Park, 0.7 mi.
87/100
4% lower than Albany
vs 91/100 in Albany
60
216% more than Albany
vs 19 nonstops in Albany
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