Kansas City, MO Reviews

Nada - 4/27/2012
Nada Read More

Pretty conservative - 3/31/2012
Kansas City is pretty conservative - not a progressive Read More

Four seasons - 3/11/2012
Kansas city has all four seasons: fall winter, spring, and Read More

I definately agree the problems with Kansas City a - 2/9/2011
I've been living in KC in the Northland area for the last four years, and I'm ready to get out here Pronto! People here are really polite but very unfriendly. Lots of prejudiced and close minded people. I'm a friendly person easy going that have lots of friends in other states and around the world, because I've lived in Europe and South America. And I have to said I've ever had any problems making new friends like I've experienced here. I only have one good friend even though I know a decent amount of people; they are just not into making new friends! Loneliness is the rule here not the exception. The weather is horrible freezing cold during the winter and steamy hot during the summer. Oh and don't forget here is not beach or mountain. Lots of deer if you like hunting... So that's why is cheaper to live here than in other cities. Read More

Kansas City, MO - Going, Going, and Almost Gone - 1/6/2011
I’d like to put my two cents in regarding living in Kansas City for nearly 14 years. Let’s talk about the good first, because there is plenty good about KC, MO.

• The older neighborhoods (e.g., Midtown, Waldo, Brookside) are beautiful – gorgeous old properties, flagstone walls, huge trees, and a great mix of people. The area surrounding West 39th Street is especially endearing with its great vintage homes, funky bookstores, and dive bars full of the great local (and generally well read and traveled) weirdos. I’ve lived in lots of places around the U.S., and the 39th Street area is hands-down the best. Just an awesome vibe in general. Friends and family visiting from “real” cities would remark about how surprisingly fun and appealing midtown is.
• The city has plenty of great restaurants and bars, as well as museums, music venues, and casinos. Some great parks in the area, and the zoo is decent. Westport is good for the younger party crowd to get their drunk Read More

Heart of America - 7/6/2010
We've lived in many places; always preferred smaller cities. This is a good place. Big enough to be a real city with museums, symphony, parks and major league sports teams yet small enough to be manageable. I can drive around the beltway and access almost everything in less than ninety minutes. Cost of living is reasonable and climate is not extreme. It's certainly worth a look if you're looking for city life without Read More

If you are a single female, run, don't walk away f - 5/12/2010
I feel sorry for Kansas City in a way. It has so much potential. It's spread out, easy to get around in, the traffic isn't too bad and there are beautiful things to see. There's also a lot of big-name concerts and more performing arts than you would imagine in this type of city.

You do have to own a car or you are screwed because if you ride your bike, you will be run over (probably the most "bike-unfriendly" city out there) and the bus system sucks. Walking is ok if you are not afraid of being mugged or raped.

Yes, the crime is bad, but you learn how to avoid it mostly. Then what's the real problem? It's the people...I've never lived in a lonelier place. Everyone here is from here or near here except me. They all have the same friends from high school or college I guess and are not looking for more.

They are also extremely complacent. This is not a growth-oriented population! I work as a contract trainer all over the US. Kansas City people are Read More

economics - 4/4/2010
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Horrible place - 2/14/2010
Kansas City is a horrible place to live unless you are Mexican or a ghetto gangster. Not a safe place to live. People can't drive, schools are horrible unless you want to send your kids to a private school. The Mayor shouldn't be in office. He has lost the city several company contracts that would have brought thousands of jobs. Hes trying to close the zoo. The roads here are very bad. Instead of fixing the roads they decided to make a stupid artsy bridge that is screwing up the downtown commute. The drugs are horrible here. Not a good place to raise a family. I can not stress how horrible this place Read More

Compared to LA, K.C. is a great place to live ! - 12/29/2009
I have lived many places. i was born and raised in KC, and moved to LA for 18 yrs. Although I enjoyed being in LA, coming back to KC was a breath of fresh air. The people are nice, it is relatively safe, but most of all, you get a lot of real estate for your money ! You can live in the city, country or by the lake of your choice...You get at least 5x more for the money. It is also a great place to raise a Read More