same $100k income, fresh start from Madison
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 Madison
Not a fortune, but real money. St. Louis runs cheaper than Madison month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,411/mo
16% cheaper than Madison(vs $1,673/mo)
4.7%
$131/mo less in state tax than Madison
vs 6.27% in Madison
$6,531/mo
$393 more than Madison
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
40% cheaper than Madison
vs $465k in Madison
2.8M
vs 694k in Madison
field notes, weather & such.
174
pleasant days a year, in st. louis.
Madison barely cracks 147 pleasant ones.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.0× Madison's pace.
68/100
1% higher than Madison
vs 67/100 in Madison
Closest outdoor draw: Gateway Arch National Park, 0.7 mi.
87/100
1% lower than Madison
vs 88/100 in Madison
60
445% more than Madison
vs 11 nonstops in Madison
if st. louis appeals, also worth a look:
compare st. louis with:
