on $100k a year, leaving Rochester
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 Rochester
St. Louis gives you room Rochester doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,411/mo
8% cheaper than Rochester(vs $1,534/mo)
4.7%
$96/mo less in state tax than Rochester
vs 5.85% in Rochester
$6,531/mo
$219 more than Rochester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
1% more expensive than Rochester
vs $273k in Rochester
2.8M
vs 1.1M in Rochester
field notes, weather & such.
174
pleasant days a year, in st. louis.
Rochester keeps to 147 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.7× Rochester's pace.
68/100
17% higher than Rochester
vs 58/100 in Rochester
Closest outdoor draw: Gateway Arch National Park, 0.7 mi.
87/100
26% higher than Rochester
vs 69/100 in Rochester
60
233% more than Rochester
vs 18 nonstops in Rochester
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