same $100k income, fresh start from San Antonio
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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
pricier each month than San Antonio
St. Louis costs more than San Antonio, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,411/mo
1% more expensive than San Antonio(vs $1,394/mo)
4.7%
$392/mo more in state tax than San Antonio
vs 0% in San Antonio
$6,531/mo
$408 less than San Antonio
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
1% cheaper than San Antonio
vs $280k in San Antonio
2.8M
vs 2.7M in San Antonio
field notes, weather & such.
174
pleasant days a year, in st. louis.
San Antonio only logs 167 pleasant days.
On par with San Antonio for events and shows.
68/100
39% higher than San Antonio
vs 49/100 in San Antonio
Closest outdoor draw: Gateway Arch National Park, 0.7 mi.
87/100
10% lower than San Antonio
vs 97/100 in San Antonio
60
71% more than San Antonio
vs 35 nonstops in San Antonio
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