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Chesterfield

Missouri · St. Louis Metro
Strong Dance4-SeasonMid Cost
75
/ 100 match score

Chesterfield is the premier west St. Louis County suburb — high income, low crime, and excellent schools in the Rockwood and Parkway school districts. A major commercial hub that balances retail convenience with residential quality.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
13/20
Family Safety
20/20
State Tax Burden
6/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
9/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
8/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
5.0%
$17,820/yr
Est. after-tax income
$249,355
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$84,000
$66,000–$102,000 range
Annual surplus
+$165,355
King: 3.0×
Rent: 3BR family home
$1,900–$3,000/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$450,000
Dance Training
St. Louis Ballet accessible 25 min east. The Fox Theatre (St. Louis) hosts Broadway touring and is one of the premier historic theaters in the US. Multiple elite studios throughout west county.
Healthcare
Mercy Hospital Chesterfield is a top-rated regional hospital. Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJC HealthCare) in St. Louis — top 10 nationally — accessible 30 min.
Career & Remote Work
MO income tax 4.95% flat. Edward Jones HQ, Emerson Electric, Mastercard (O'Fallon) nearby. West County corporate corridor strong. Good for remote workers who want St. Louis metro access.
Musical Theater
Strong
The Muny in St. Louis runs a youth conservatory (Muny Kids) program — one of the most distinctive youth MT training opportunities in the Midwest, attached to one of the largest professional MT operations in the country. COCA (Center of Creative Arts) in University City has youth MT training programs. Rockwood R-VI and Parkway school districts have strong performing arts. Multiple competition-active studios in the west county corridor. Active Midwest competition circuit.
Safety
Violent crime rate:80 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +Very safe west county suburb
  • +Fox Theatre Broadway access (historic venue)
  • +Top Rockwood/Parkway school districts
  • +Barnes-Jewish Hospital accessible (top 10 US)
  • +Strong suburban infrastructure
Cons
  • −MO income tax 4.95%
  • −Midwest winters
  • −Car-dependent
  • −St. Louis metro has urban challenges (stay in west county)
  • −Tornado risk
Quick Stats
School rating
9/10
Healthcare rating
8/10
Tech job market
good
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.