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    Neighborhoods

    The St. Louis region divides roughly into the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County to the west, St. Charles County farther out,…

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    Cost of living

    St. Louis is one of the more affordable major U.S. metros — overall living costs run roughly 10% below the national average, with…

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    Universities

    The St. Louis area has a strong cluster of universities, and their STEM and graduate programs draw a steady stream of Iranian…

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    Persian groceries & ingredients

    You don't have to give up the staples of a Persian kitchen here — the St. Louis area has several Persian and Middle Eastern…

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    Family life

    St. Louis is an easy, affordable place to raise a family — with strong schools, free library programs, and (in the next section)…

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    Things to do & exploring St. Louis

    Once you're settled, there's far more to explore than a weekend can hold — and a surprising amount of it is free. Here's a fuller…

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