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Old 02-01-2008, 02:24 PM
 
Location: Tower Grove East, St. Louis, MO
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According to their Website:


In 1984, a new name, St. Louis Downtown-Parks Airport, was selected to better emphasize the Airport's quick and easy accessibility to downtown St. Louis--a quality that is unmatched by any other airport in the St. Louis area.
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Old 02-01-2008, 03:05 PM
 
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^^ I'm calling foul on that one. I don't see how they are that much more convenient, if at all, to downtown compared to Lambert. Plus I think the Sauget airport (the "Downtown" airport) is an inconvenient drive; 10 miles up 255 N to 64 W.

I know that was from their website, so the foul is on them, not you.
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Old 02-01-2008, 03:18 PM
 
Location: Tower Grove East, St. Louis, MO
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I think it's crap too...
but at least it explains the reason they call themselves that.
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Old 02-01-2008, 03:24 PM
 
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Yeah. I remember the first time I took 270/255 all the way from my job in Creve Coeur to the metro east and passing that going "Wha?" I never hear anyone saying "Hey, after I take my trip to [random city] could you pick me up at the Downtown St. Louis Airport, in Sauget, Illinois? haha. It does look pretty cool driving past it at night and seeing the city through the field and the runway lights of the airport (the "downtown" airport, that is).
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Old 02-02-2008, 05:35 AM
 
Location: No city lights here
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We live across the river from St. Charles we are just a drive away .. I use to drive to Monsanto daily...

Lots of people commute from this site to Mo.

I think you will find taxes and expenses different on both sides ......... I think if it were me I would look at what LIFE STYLE you wish to have .. big city vs little city
what type of grocery stores
malls
how close to the big life you want
how rural do you want?
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Old 02-03-2008, 10:21 AM
 
Location: Northeast Lower Penisula Michigan
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Very true, 2beamissourian... we'd love to live in a rural area where land isn't to expensive, schools are great and we can get to the downtown area within 30-45 minutes... too much to ask? Also, are there year-round options in any of the schools?
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Old 02-04-2008, 09:43 AM
 
Location: Tower Grove East, St. Louis, MO
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Francis Howell on the Missouri side (in St. Charles county) does year-round. I am sure there are others, just know that one since I went there!

You might actually look in the St.Charles county area of Missouri - I'm not trying to poach anyone from the Illinois side, but it might also be an area worth looking at in the metro area.
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Old 02-04-2008, 10:34 AM
 
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sounds like you are wanting the whole family environment, which if it is the case, i personally see that more on the illinois side. o'fallon is definitely an improving area...which means real estate values increasing...and it is not too far from fairview where the majority of shopping is done. do you see yourself more staying at home or wanting to go out to st louis get what city life you can there? also, living close to a metro stop could be an advantage
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Old 02-28-2008, 04:12 PM
 
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are you considering e. st. louis? LOL, if so you must have a death wish.
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Old 02-28-2008, 04:50 PM
 
Location: Not where you ever lived
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Default I lived on both sides pf the river

The one advantage of living near St. Louis is hospitals. Barnes jewish Hospital is one of the top 25 hospitals in the nation. St.Louis also has some interesting specialty stores like Trader Joe's - large all natural foods grocer. The next closest is in Denver.and Las Vegas.

Generally speaking gas and real estate taxes are cheaper in Missouri, and doctors might be a bit cheaper for office calls. Illinois groceries are taxed at 1%,and Senior Services are outstanding. However, my experience with MO schools is negative. I think the schools in Illinois are better.

St. Louis weather is just as brutal as Chicago Summers are dreadful and winters are not much better if it is a bad year.

I've driven through the area four times a year for 25 years. If I were going to live anywhere near St. Louis, it would be in Troy,MO. It is a testament to what a small town can do when it is motivated, and it is not on the Interestate - which is a plus. The once narrow-minded hack town of the 70s, grew up, changed its attitude and expanded into an area absolutely worth considering. The lasr time I checked, real estate was still reasonable. Considering the current housing slump you should be able to pick up a nice house at an affordable price. But don't ever buy a house if you absolutely cannot have a house inspection. Mold and lung problems are a bid deal in both states. It's rampant in empty buildings.. .
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