same $100k income, fresh start from Orlando
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 Orlando
A near-tie on cost. What separates St. Louis is the life around the numbers.
a quick ledger.
$1,411/mo
27% cheaper than Orlando(vs $1,937/mo)
4.7%
$392/mo more in state tax than Orlando
vs 0% in Orlando
$6,531/mo
$135 more than Orlando
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
31% cheaper than Orlando
vs $402k in Orlando
2.8M
vs 2.8M in Orlando
field notes, weather & such.
174
pleasant days a year, in st. louis.
Orlando edges ahead with 216 pleasant days.
49% fewer events than Orlando. The pace eases up.
68/100
10% higher than Orlando
vs 62/100 in Orlando
Closest outdoor draw: Gateway Arch National Park, 0.7 mi.
87/100
10% lower than Orlando
vs 97/100 in Orlando
60
59% fewer than Orlando
vs 146 nonstops in Orlando
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