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
People - 7/20/2015
HORRIFIC....RUDE AND DUMB PEOPLE EVERYWHERE....THAT'S ALL I HAVE TO
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kansas city big city simple - 6/10/2015
kansas city i have lived here all of my life ,people are fairly freindlycost of living ok lots of green space thru the citytrees and parks scatterd all the way thru down town/midtown avoid the power and light district ,overpriced and pushy plenty of simple stuff to do
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Terrible City... - 3/15/2015
Sadly, I agree with most of the negative view on Kansas City; Missouri AND Kansas.... Mia, in her post below,nailed it saying: "People here are really polite but very unfriendly." Couldn't agree more. People are incredibly close minded and have rooted prejudices.Add to that: there are very few coffee shops. You'll find it hard to meet any friendly people. If you have an awesome job offer I'd still say take it, but be prepared for a long and lonely time.
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Great City - 2/21/2015
I currently live in North Towne KCMO and couldn't be happier. Great schools and a great
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people - 8/26/2014
The WORST PLACE I'VE EVER LIVED IN...NO NEED TO SAY
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Kansas City Metro - 8/24/2014
Let me make this short!...The Kansas city Metro area which includes some Kansas towns is the worst place I have ever lived in. The people SUCK!!!, never have I have experience such idiotic, unfriendly, low class people in my entire life. People here are very unfriendly , they lie , everybody lies!!!!!...what a red neck , bible worshiping 2 faced culture.. I have to convince my wife now to move again. Please pray for me...And yes...don't move here, even if you have a great job waiting for you...I'm warning you, DON'T DO
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Overall living experience - 3/3/2014
I moved to northwest Kansas City from western Illinois in 2003. What a great place to live!! As I often tell my wife: "If you can't find what you want within 5 minutes of our home, you probably don't need it."
Getting around is easy due the great interstate system which runs through the city. Come join
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The Best City in the United States, rejected. - 5/11/2013
Kansas City is not that bad unless you go to the bad parts of it. The only bad parts are the East Side, Kansas City, Kansas, and Independence. The Northland is BEAUTIFUL. If the Northland was it's independent city, I bet it would be on the "Top Best Places to Live List". Also Johnson County, Kansas is very nice too. Kansas City's downtown is actually not dangerous at all, it is one of the safest downtowns, and it is doing much better in crime than it has in the past. The roads aren't that bad here in Kansas City, they are nice, MO-DOT is always doing construction work to make our roads better. The mayor HAS NEVER SAID that he wanted to close the zoo down, and unfriendly people? I don't know what part of Kansas City you come from, but in the Northland, the people couldn't be friendlier, and they are always very kind. There are some bad drivers in Kansas City, but that's just because they are idiots. The Kansas City School District is VERY BAD, but in the Northland, two VERY GREAT
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Telecommuted to this place from California for two - 11/13/2012
Have traveled extensively across the majority of the US and this is one of the most provincial cities ever seen. Even Arkansian's laugh at the lack of culture.
The only river city I've seen that doesn't have a river district, the entire river is cordoned off from access by warehouses and train tracks that ensure you'll never sleep restfully, the water here smells putrid when it isn't frozen or hosting venomous mosquitos.
Housing is cheap since wages are lower than the national average, only a handful of large employers and the salaries are as bad as the post Katrina economy of New Orleans.
High murder rate that rivals a city five times as large.
The weather here is the worst of the worst, the stickiest summers and frigid winters, global warming avoided this place.
Schools are so terrible they lost their accreditation and taken over by the state of Missouri. Your high school diploma is only valid if applying to a
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