$100k a year, no longer in Lincoln
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
the monthly cost of moving past Lincoln
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
8% more expensive than Lincoln(vs $1,311/mo)
4.7%
$95/mo less in state tax than Lincoln
vs 5.84% in Lincoln
$6,531/mo
$5 less than Lincoln
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
8% cheaper than Lincoln
vs $302k in Lincoln
2.8M
vs 344k in Lincoln
field notes, weather & such.
174
pleasant days a year, in st. louis.
Lincoln only manages 152 of those.
A real upgrade on things to do: 3.2× Lincoln's pace.
68/100
28% higher than Lincoln
vs 53/100 in Lincoln
Closest outdoor draw: Gateway Arch National Park, 0.7 mi.
87/100
16% higher than Lincoln
vs 75/100 in Lincoln
60
1900% more than Lincoln
vs 3 nonstops in Lincoln
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