on $100k a year, leaving Indianapolis
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
pricier each month than Indianapolis
St. Louis edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,411/mo
7% cheaper than Indianapolis(vs $1,511/mo)
4.7%
$142/mo more in state tax than Indianapolis
vs 3% in Indianapolis
$6,531/mo
$41 less than Indianapolis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
6% cheaper than Indianapolis
vs $296k in Indianapolis
2.8M
vs 2.1M in Indianapolis
field notes, weather & such.
174
pleasant days a year, in st. louis.
Indianapolis only manages 174 of those.
Things to do run about even with Indianapolis.
68/100
10% higher than Indianapolis
vs 62/100 in Indianapolis
Closest outdoor draw: Gateway Arch National Park, 0.7 mi.
87/100
12% lower than Indianapolis
vs 99/100 in Indianapolis
60
71% more than Indianapolis
vs 35 nonstops in Indianapolis
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