$100k a year, no longer in Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor
St. Louis is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,411/mo
32% cheaper than Ann Arbor(vs $2,082/mo)
4.7%
$37/mo more in state tax than Ann Arbor
vs 4.25% in Ann Arbor
$6,531/mo
$634 more than Ann Arbor
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
36% cheaper than Ann Arbor
vs $429k in Ann Arbor
2.8M
vs 366k in Ann Arbor
field notes, weather & such.
174
pleasant days a year, in st. louis.
Ann Arbor keeps to 154 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 5.7× Ann Arbor's pace.
68/100
21% higher than Ann Arbor
vs 56/100 in Ann Arbor
Closest outdoor draw: Gateway Arch National Park, 0.7 mi.
87/100
10% lower than Ann Arbor
vs 97/100 in Ann Arbor
60
56% fewer than Ann Arbor
vs 135 nonstops in Ann Arbor
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