2025 Compare Cities Health:
St. Louis, MO vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- There are 261 physicians per 100,000 people in Chicago.
- There are 326 physicians per 100,000 people in St. Louis.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 St. Louis, MOChicago, ILUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock47.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)20  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock95.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.326  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock91100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for St. Louis    113 Reviews

I'm 65 and lived here my entire life. Growing up in St. Louis I've learned there is a like to like about it. Lots of first class Hospitals and Doctors, LOTS of great  More

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This is an outsider's perspective on St. Louis. Sometimes a fresh perspective looking in from the outside is helpful. I don't live there as of this writing (Dec 22) but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have travelled extensively and have lived in several other cities around the country. I chose to live in St. Louis city because it has many big city amenities with an  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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