Moving from St. Louis, MO, to New York, NY

Leaving the “Gateway to the West” for “The Big Apple”

The nickname of “Gateway to the West” for St. Louis, Missouri. dates back to the pioneer days when people would pass through the city to head west in search of opportunities. By moving northeast to New York, NY, you’ll find yourself in an older city that is the largest in the United States.

NYC has 3.9 million residents and 13 million in the metro area, compared to the St. Louis population of only 302,000 residents and 2.8 million in the metro.

Keep reading to learn what awaits you in “The Big Apple.”

Prepare for snowier winters

Like St. Louis, New York City experiences all four seasons, with average temperatures ranging from 26 to 84 degrees. St. Louis typically has temperatures averaging between 23 and 89 degrees.

St. Louis averages 42 inches of rain and 16 inches of snow annually, compared to 47 inches of rain and 25 inches of snow in NYC.

Find opportunities in NYC

New York offers opportunities in nearly every career field imaginable, including business, the creative arts, education, healthcare, real estate, and technology.

Among the top employers in the city are the NYC Department of Education, the City of New York, Mount Sinai Health System, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.

The cost of living in and around New York City is higher than in St. Louis, so you’ll want to do your research on housing and set your budget accordingly.

Don’t miss these historical New York City attractions

In Edward S. Martin’s 1909 book, The Wayfarer in New York, the nickname “The Big Apple” was first used to describe New York. Later, a sportswriter named John J. Fitz Gerald used it frequently while reporting on horse racing in the 1920s. A 1970s tourism campaign solidified “The Big Apple” as one of NYC’s most recognizable monikers.

For more history, visit these attractions in the city:

  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Brooklyn Bridge
  • Central Park
  • Empire State Building
  • Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art

U-Pack can help you move to NYC

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