on $100k a year, leaving Charlotte
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
lighter monthly cost than Charlotte
St. Louis gives you room Charlotte doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,411/mo
18% cheaper than Charlotte(vs $1,728/mo)
4.7%
$17/mo more in state tax than Charlotte
vs 4.5% in Charlotte
$6,531/mo
$301 more than Charlotte
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
29% cheaper than Charlotte
vs $391k in Charlotte
2.8M
vs 2.8M in Charlotte
field notes, weather & such.
174
pleasant days a year, in st. louis.
Charlotte edges ahead with 200 pleasant days.
Comparable to Charlotte for events and concerts.
68/100
33% higher than Charlotte
vs 51/100 in Charlotte
Closest outdoor draw: Gateway Arch National Park, 0.7 mi.
87/100
7% lower than Charlotte
vs 94/100 in Charlotte
60
57% fewer than Charlotte
vs 141 nonstops in Charlotte
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