on $100k a year, leaving Providence
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 Providence
St. Louis runs on a fraction of Providence's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,411/mo
34% cheaper than Providence(vs $2,127/mo)
4.7%
$108/mo less in state tax than Providence
vs 5.99% in Providence
$6,531/mo
$824 more than Providence
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
48% cheaper than Providence
vs $528k in Providence
2.8M
vs 1.7M in Providence
field notes, weather & such.
174
pleasant days a year, in st. louis.
Providence only manages 159 of those.
A real upgrade on things to do: 3.8× Providence's pace.
68/100
8% higher than Providence
vs 63/100 in Providence
Closest outdoor draw: Gateway Arch National Park, 0.7 mi.
87/100
9% lower than Providence
vs 96/100 in Providence
60
253% more than Providence
vs 17 nonstops in Providence
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