St. Louis, MO vs Philadelphia, PA: where should you move?
St. Louis: Institutions of a bigger city; reputation drag. Philadelphia: Big-city amenities at the East Coast's fairest price.
Dimension
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Median home price
$280K
$395K
Effective property tax
0.98%
1.49%
Tax friendliness
6/10
6/10
Winter mildness
5/10
5/10
Summer comfort
7/10
7/10
Walkability
7/10
7/10
Outdoor access
5/10
5/10
Culture & food
7/10
9/10
Healthcare
10/10
10/10
Airport connectivity
8/10
9/10
Schools
6/10
6/10
Safety
4/10
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
2/10
7/10
Growth trajectory
1/10
3/10
Pick St. Louis if your priorities lean: Median home price, Effective property tax. Pick Philadelphia if they lean: Culture & food, Airport connectivity, Safety, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk). There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.