$100k a year, no longer in Portland
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
less monthly outlay than Portland
St. Louis is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,411/mo
21% cheaper than Portland(vs $1,781/mo)
4.7%
$337/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 8.75% in Portland
$6,531/mo
$708 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
51% cheaper than Portland
vs $562k in Portland
2.8M
vs 2.5M in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
174
pleasant days a year, in st. louis.
Portland edges ahead with 178 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Portland. About 35% fewer events on a typical month.
68/100
22% lower than Portland
vs 87/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Gateway Arch National Park, 0.7 mi.
87/100
13% lower than Portland
vs 100/100 in Portland
60
5% more than Portland
vs 57 nonstops in Portland
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