About St. Louis
![About St. Louis](https://anesthesiology.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/STL-video-768x512.jpg)
About St. Louis
Our city will surprise you. Hear what our trainees love most about St. Louis and our community.
![Why St. Louis? A city for foodies](https://anesthesiology.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Food-3-768x541.jpg)
Why St. Louis? A city for foodies
Our students and staff share just a few of their favorite food options from around St. Louis, including toasted ravioli!
![Why St. Louis? Affordable city life](https://anesthesiology.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Affordable-3-768x541.jpg)
Why St. Louis? Affordable city life
Trainees and faculty share one of the many reasons they love living in St. Louis: its affordability. With the cost of living below the national average, many are able to buy property or rent roomy spaces – and still afford to explore the food, culture and other big-city perks St. Louis has to offer.
![Why St. Louis? Easy commuting](https://anesthesiology.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Commuting-3-768x541.jpg)
Why St. Louis? Easy commuting
Need another reason to love St. Louis? Whether you’re driving, using public transportation or biking, commuting here is a breeze – especially compared to increasingly congested major cities.
![Why St. Louis? Exploring the #1 city park in the U.S.](https://anesthesiology.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Park-3-768x541.jpg)
Why St. Louis? Exploring the #1 city park in the U.S.
Forest Park was recently voted as the #1 city park in the U.S. Just steps away from campus, the 1,300-acre park offers a zoo, a history museum, a science center and so much more.