What BestPlaces Users Say about Kansas City
Located in western Missouri, Kansas City has a population of over 495,000 and is known for its barbecue, jazz music, and professional sports teams. It is also home to several major corporations and has a growing arts and culture scene. With so much to offer, it's no wonder that it has attracted a diverse group of residents who have shared their experiences living in Kansas City on bestplaces.net. Let's take a look at what some users have to say about this unique city.
According to , one user named "Pam" has been living in Kansas City for over 10 years and describes it as a "hidden gem." She highlights the city's affordable cost of living, friendly residents, and variety of fun activities to do. Another user named "John" echoes this sentiment, saying how he and his wife have found great job opportunities and a welcoming community in Kansas City. On the other hand, "Robert" shares a different experience, stating that the city's crime rate and traffic can be a major downside. He adds that some areas are not as safe, and the commute can be frustrating. However, "Mary" paints a more positive picture, mentioning the city's diverse neighborhoods and vibrant arts scene as some of her favorite aspects of living in Kansas City. She also notes the city's strong sense of community and support for local businesses. Overall, these user reviews showcase the variety of opinions and experiences of living in Kansas City, providing valuable insights for those considering making it their home.
based on 83 ReviewsGet to know Kansas City with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Kansas City
Living in KC - 12/26/2009
Love it. Great shopping, beautiful fountains and lots to do. It's the perfect size
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Kansas City - 12/21/2009
Kansas City is a great place to live. There are many things to do. It has more fountains and boulevards than any other city in the western hemisphere.(Nicknamed "City of fountains")
Crime is a problem, but it is not as big of a problem as cities such as
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Kansas City--not a Cow Town anymore - 9/7/2009
Kansas City is made up of three distinct areas: Kansas City, MO, Kansas City, KS and "Johnson County", KS. If you have kids not yet in college, Johnson County is for you. KCMO has wondeful old neighborhoods, parks and shopping. KCK also has wonderful old neighborhoods but has a much richer ethnic mix. Downtown KCMO is in a grand revival with newly renovated warehouses cum condos; an outstanding arts district, lots of great restaurants and concert venues.
As a single woman, I am fairly comfortable going out to meet friends at night. Good universities, professional services, easy grid streets with a few confusing cross streets but once you learn the 3-5 names for these through streets, you'll have no trouble getting around.
Residents are very open and friendly. Airport is a bit of a drive but rated tops in the nation by business travelers because of easing access to gates. Weather is tolerable for midwest weather. Can have 70s in January or 15 below. More
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Weather - 6/27/2009
Am not that fond of the weather here. Long, cold damp winters and summer high in humidity with frequent rain. Yes, it makes things green but it can be stifling. Miss spring like weather of other
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Disappointed - 5/15/2009
As a new parent searching for a kindergarten for my daughter I am incredibly disappointed with the choices of schools available to me. The schools are either rundown, filled with gang-bangers, unsafe, too far away and/or have the lowest rankings in education. Why is it impossible to have a good, clean school with proper education when there are schools in the next city that are top-rated
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Quality not Quantity in KC - 4/16/2009
I just found this website and was shocked when I read a posting that KC has weird, strange, unfriendly people and nothing to offer. This is certainly one isolated opinion from a jaded person who didn't open themselves up to the art crawls, BBQ competitions, Jazz and Blues, and incredibly friendly trusting, helpful people (and what few street people we have are courteous and respect your boundaries). I've interviewed in other cities and haven't been drawn to leaving the comforts KC has to offer especially now with $6 billion being invested in downtown with it's new Sprint Center and Power & Light entertainment district. Yes, we don't have the scale of big cities like St. Louis and Chicago, but we also don't have the crime and high costs. Come be
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Tourists only - 3/26/2009
KC is for visitors who aren't afraid to get shot (because everywhere is the hood.) There is a lot to do, but when you've lived there as long as me (15 yrs) you get sick of looking at the same expensive places. If you like to see the sites, check us out, just remember, we ranked number 1 in murders in the country in
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Research before you move here. - 3/3/2009
I have lived her for 10 years too long. Trust me, If you are thinking of moving here, turn the u-haul around and drive away from the city as fast as you can. The State of Kansas is even worse. The crime rate is through the roof. There were 126 Homicides in 2008 and violent crimes were also high. There is noting to do hear unless you want to get drunk all of the time. The sports teams are horible and the Chiefs football fans are rude. The summers are hot and humid and the winters are extremely cold. If you like doing nothing and don't mind being a victim of crime from time to time, come join
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Cheap Living, bad dating! - 9/24/2008
Kansas City is one of the best places to live as far as cheap housing. Well paying jobs are very hard to come by, the night life is okay, but the singles dating sceen is horrible. Apparently we are number one when it comes to on-line dating. I'm not that desparate yet for
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ok - 9/12/2008
Kansas City really is a nice place to
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