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Merriam, KS vs Kansas City, MO

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- The average commute for residents of Kansas City is 2.6% longer than it is for residents of Merriam.
- 24.2% fewer residents of Kansas City work from home compared to residents of Merriam.
 Merriam, KSKansas City, MOUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Commute Mode
 Merriam, KSKansas City, MOUnited States
 Auto (alone)82.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk1.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock9.8%9.7%
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 Merriam, KSKansas City, MOUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.23.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock8.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.2%2.9%
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Reviews for Merriam    1 Reviews
berima · Overland Park, KS
Mayor "Rock-n-Roll" Leap
Over 16 years ago

n my opinion "Dan Leaps" pesonal agenda to promote (at best) a dead style of music is a direct reflecton of his failure in the music business. Creating a political  More

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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews
Mark · Kansas City, MO
Moved and Come Back Twice
Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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Synthetic  · Kansas City, MO
Kansas City is the Midwest’s best kept secret
Over 4 years ago

KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Jo · Kansas City, MO
It's HOME / QUIET / FUN
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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