DON'T Move To KANSAS CITY... UNLESS You Can HANDLE These 15 THINGS

Are you thinking about moving to Kansas City? Before you make the big move, you'll want to watch this video. In this video, we'll be discussing 15 things about Kansas City that you need to consider before packing your bags.
From the high water bills to the unpredictable weather patterns, there are several reasons why Kansas City might not be the best fit for everyone. We'll also discuss the true pros and cons of living in Kansas City from the economy, to the urban sprawl and some of the challenges you may face when it comes to finding a place to live.
If you're considering moving to Kansas City, it's important to be aware of these important topics so that you can make an informed decision. That's why we've compiled this list of the 15 things you should know about living in Kansas City.
Don't make the mistake of moving to Kansas City without watching this video first. We'll give you an honest, no-holds-barred look at what life is really like Living in Kansas City. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn everything you need to know before making the move.
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[@jceggbert5]

KC 'water' bill is a combined package including water. Included is at least water, sewer, and trash. I live in a different city where my water bill is only $30 on average. However, if I add my trash service and sewer bills, it's around $100. Not quite the average you mentioned, but there's only two of us in a small house and we have HE appliances. Our sewer cost is based on water usage, so if we use more water, we pay more for both water and sewer.

[@rainmana3530]

As long as Kansas keeps accepting west coast money, kc will continue to try to be like California

[@TheyCallMeGayJesus]

Without anything geographic or climate to actually warrant it. We’re just not that cool naturally.

[@TylerDietz]

The original Kansas city is in MO. Kansas city MO existed before Kansas was a state. KCK and KCMO are two different cities

[@rainmana3530]

@@TylerDietz We know… MO is the only one standing against the west coast money in the Midwest it seems.

[@firefly9838]

So thats why misery is so poor

[@startnfromscratch6744]

We moved from Hawaii to KCMO in 2021 and there are soooo many ways we love it here way more than back home and I agree with all the positives in the video. Some negatives we didn’t expect tho are…. -All the trash on the highways/freeways (not just roadkill) -Malls here suck. Lots of awesome small biz places so maybe that’s why the malls are not so great. -Need more Asian restaurants! Not just fusions! There are a few good ones BUT there are not enough options. We noticed the good Korean bbq and Japanese sushi or ramen places here are pretty pricey but they can do that because there isn’t too much competition for them here.

[@movingtokc]

Wow! KC from Hawaii! What island did you move from? I imaging the trash is definitely worse. Although, I noticed it was even an issue when we visited Oahu a few years ago. Yeah, with the exception of Oak Park I would say that KC malls are subpar at best. What’s your favorite Asian restaurant in KC?? Thanks for the comment!

[@dadcochran852]

Saw a news story here on KZbin about the trash, the trash companies are not covering their loads on their way to waste stations

[@jceggbert5]

Seconding the Oak Park Mall recommendation.

[@DiannaGold]

I lived in Hawaii for a couple years. Love the islands. wouldn't live there though. Prices are high, overpopulation is already a problem. Became allergic to sea food while there. KC is my home town. Welcome, sorry we don't have much Asian food places. The better option is to cook it yourself anyway ;)

[@XTRABIG]

Thanks for this and all your content. very helpful

[@movingtokc]

My pleasure!

[@SugahShy]

In the late 1990's, there was a microburst (an inverted tornado) that ripped through downtown KCMO, severely damaging lots of buildings. It took quite some time to remove debris, repair structures and replace all the glass.

[@ericperowsky4987]

Always relevant content..TY

[@movingtokc]

Thank you and thanks for watching! 🙏🏽

[@cameronayers1734]

Kyle, thanks for making this. Any thoughts on Manheim Park? I have seen a lot of nice infill houses in that area recently.

[@movingtokc]

I really like Manheim Park. A lot of new construction going on over there!

[@mannym1248]

I try to go to KC and metro when I can and enjoy it. I'm single and it is hard to meet people there and everytime I go there I'm definitely alone but still love everything about the city. The potholes there are vicious though. Specially on Southwest BLVD.

[@Brianmatic]

We loved our time in Kansas. We literally knew all our neighbors, cost living seemed cheap, and not a lot of traffic. Great food, good people. We’re considering to retire there. Johnson county FTW!

[@movingtokc]

🙌🏼

[@christianpalmcrantz5794]

Hi Kyle! Thanks for some great info about KCK and KCMO. I'm in KC about two times every year in line of my work. And now we are in discussions of moving over to KC from Gothenburg, Sweden. My work is in Olathe and most of my friends over at Independence, Grain Valley and Blue Springs. In which area should I start looking for an apartment? My sixteen year old daughter is also moving over with me so any good suggestions for schools?

[@movingtokc]

There are several places throughout the metro that would be a good fit. I would check out Blue Springs first and then Lees Summit and Independence next.

[@darrenroberts9622]

I've lived in Olathe for 30 years and love it. Johnson County, KS has many cities that are wonderful to live in, and the schools are outstanding. Lenexa, Leawood, Olathe, Overland Park, and Shawnee are great places. This video is about KC, Missouri. Many of the negatives don't apply to the Kansas side.

[@unapologeticallycrafted8762]

Yup! Right on with the h.s. sweetheart thing. ❤

[@movingtokc]

☝🏼

[@susancoukoulis4731]

Just FYI, Johnson County, KS has some of the best tap water in the nation :)

[@movingtokc]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.🙌💯

[@randygreen6652]

I grew up in kc. Moved to Colorado for 15 years, moved back to kc.. the water here is liquid death. 😂

[@kristins8906]

@@randygreen6652Then you haven’t taken a sip of Florida water haha

[@billycroan2336]

Completely drinkable. 100% wet, and suitable for bathing too

[@kitchfairman5043]

Arsenic, Bromium, Lead and Floride! 😅

[@rwilson7744]

We had tornados in PV just a few days ago.

[@melaniegenuinely]

He ain’t lying about these roads!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@Potato-mu7nu]

The Kansas side has amazing roads, not so great on the Missouri side its pot hole city. KC has a great food and brewery scene. The only thing KC needs is an NBA team.

[@joshuaenyart5570]

I have worked for both FedEx and UPS in Kansas City in Westport plaza brookside South Kansas City all over and I have seen a plethora of the homeless that occupy those areas that entire time! I'm talking literally well over 12 years consistently doing the same thing with no intention of changing their situation!

[@glennmorrell4907]

I would move from the East Coast to KC area just to be around friendly welcoming people…

[@jamille101]

I did and ive been here for 7 months and ive been a lot happier

[@movingtokc]

Glad you’re here! 🙌🏼

[@crujones8025]

I moved here 7 years ago from the northeast US and it's better overall... friendlier people more jobs, cost of living is much cheaper...and of course the price of housing is waaaay cheaper

[@CybeargPlays]

How is it that there are tons of friendly people around and yet KC is said to be one of the worst cities in the USA for dating. You’d think friendly people mingling would mean abundant dates, right?

[@movingtokc]

@CybeargPlays It tracks with a lot of the comments that I read on Reddit. A lot of people born and raised here that have tight friend groups. People marry their high school sweethearts, etc.

[@edwardkulcsar4040]

I have lived in KC since 2012 moved here from Ohio, yes our roads SUCK!! Actually got a flat tire a few months ago driving on 435 The only other things I can complain about is groceries being taxed , having to pay property tax yo register a new vehicle, and yes humidity is horrible..

[@Krohnutz]

KCK roads are mostly fine, the moment you cross State Line Rd be ready to duck and dodge.

[@mikegreener8971]

Roads are good in Johnson County. KCK ain't too good.

[@jeffkimberlin7621]

Good job on the video but there is no St Louis Illinois. It's East St Louis and its a dump. Nobody confuses the two like KCK and KCMO. Also we are divided by a river and not a road.

[@movingtokc]

Oh yeah💯 Let me know if there’s anything local that you think I should cover in future videos.

[@ethanscofield1013]

I feel like I’m in a very similar situation that you were in. I spent the majority of my life in Kansas City. I lived in Wyandotte County but went to a private school in Overland Park. I graduated high school in 2019 and did one year of community college at JCCC. I joined the U.S. Army in 2020 and will be finishing my enlistment in about a year and a half. My family wants me to move back but I had thought I convinced myself I wanted to move to a new city and get a fresh start After getting to see the new airport and all the change and growth it has gone through im considering moving back. Ultimately I want to do professional sports photography and I’m starting to realize that I don’t have to necessarily move away to be part of that career field Also my initials (EMS) are on your license plate so I think that might be a sign 😆😆

[@movingtokc]

My personal experience was that I needed to get out of KC for awhile before I could start to appreciate it more. Over time I have fallen back in love with this city, but it’s completely different than my experience growing up. HMU next time you’re in town and we can grab coffee or a beer 🍻

[@ethanscofield1013]

Yeah for sure that sounds great 👍

[@justkatrinka]

I'm so sorry that you were trapped in Kansas. There's nothing in Kansas but for profit prison. They don't even have menthol cigarettes. Plus they named the entire state Kansas way after we were established in Missouri as Kansas City which I've always found to be suspiciously off-putting.

[@MsWolfgang6]

Yes water is ridiculous!!!!! In kcmo...Grandview water is a good price

[@MsWolfgang6]

Rent is to HIGH since covid it's ridiculous

[@Healthierme997]

I moved to Corpus Christi in 2017, if I could move back I absolutely would 😢

[@movingtokc]

You’re welcome back anytime 🙌🏼

[@lisalibeer7824]

I LOVE KC! This is second time living here & I don’t ever ever ever want to leave! I’m so excited about alllll the updates even if that means higher water bills! So worth it!

[@movingtokc]

We love it too!

[@reneerochon2437]

Our water bill, in our town, I don’t know about the state, is $112.00, unless you’re on a meeter, which several people I know on a meeter pays about the same and many pay higher. Those that pay significantly less don’t regularly flush toilets and don’t water their lawns 😢

[@movingtokc]

Where do you live?

[@reneerochon2437]

@@movingtokc in Oregon

[@movingtokc]

Dang! Yeah, water was not that expensive in Denver.

[@user-gr6kr8xw4r]

Often, we wore sandwich boards to advertise the theme of the public talk to which we invited people.

[@movingtokc]

Awesome @user-gr6kr8xw4r ! Thanks for sharing.🙌💯

[@kitchfairman5043]

Snack Shack on Johnson Dr. beast burgers in town! And for the price, Maybe the whole country.

[@movingtokc]

I’ve never been. Will have to check it out!

[@rwilson7744]

Stop by there regularly

[@peggylovato8720]

You mentioned you lived in Colorado, how does the snowfall compare to Kansas?

[@movingtokc]

18” on average. I did a video comparing the key differences between Denver and KC if you’re interested Moving to Kansas City from Denver | What Are The KEY Differences?! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJuVc3d-aNCfi9E

[@knucklehead83]

I lived in Colorado for 23 years. I was born here, in Kansas City, Missouri. I can't really tell you about Kansas, but it's close enough that it should be about the same. Winter storms in KC are far fewer and further between than in Denver metro. We tend to get wetter snows. We don't have famous lifelong discussed blizzards, like the Denver blizzard of '83 or the several major blizzards since then. We usually just get a light dusting. Occasionally, once or twice a year, we'll have accumulation that is more than an inch or two. The spring time is when our foul weather begins. It rains nearly daily. And there are storms that can last for 3 or more days here. We get a lot of wind, which knocks down a lot of trees. Summer begins with the humidity. It's starting to get pretty humid now, mid-May. But this is an uncommon year. It usually starts in early May. However, it is very tolerable until the end of June. July and August are doggy(dog days of summer). September, it's 101 degrees on one day, and 40 the next. All-in-all, the weather is not bad in comparison to Colorado. We don't have dry heat, and we don't have a lot of snows. The ground is fertile and not dusty. We have a lot of bodies of water. We also have abundant wild-life. Namely, insects. Colorado has far worse mosquitoes than KC, but we have a lot more creepy-crawly's. A lot. We also have firefly's(lightening bugs). Which is pretty cool. And cicada's. They are loud, but you don't notice it. It's almost a beautiful sound when you do pay attention to it.

[@rpg_haven]

Colorado gets surprisingly little snowfall unless you live in the mountains (which the vast majority don't).

[@irismckay6472]

I lived in KC for the first 30 years of my life, then moved to San Diego for law school in 1990. My goal is to live half the time in SD, and half the time in KC. While the issues you mention (like humidity) can be a drag, there is a 'sanity' about the people in KC ... along with the hospitality and the amount of land that makes KC such a great place to balance the wildness of San Diego.

[@movingtokc]

Absolutely. There are pros and cons to any place. I love KC! Shoot me a text if you’d like help with finding your place here 720-270-6649

[@acjohn6995]

I left SoCal for KS, Plains states people are friendly, humble, down to earth, love it here, save so much in some of these states you can go to SD for a few weeks in the summer and warm places in the winter.

[@stephanierash5015]

Because they’re are sooooo many oceans in Denver

[@movingtokc]

There are mountains 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@marcblock7581]

My water bill is $23.00 a month.

[@Ronniejamesleo]

Couldn't tell you the difference between kc Kansas or the Missouri kc. My aunt I know lives in Orland Park where ever that is. I think it's Kansas.

[@movingtokc]

Overland Park*

[@DiannaGold]

Oh hai, I live in KC , on the MO side. Retired military. A stones throw away from pretty much everything. I moved back to KC from Denver myself. Something wrong with people that live in high elevation. Can't say wut it is but it's a thing.

[@movingtokc]

👋 seems like there are quite a few of us who have returned from the Mile High City. It was the traffic, home prices and broncos fans that brought me back to KC!

[@Potato-mu7nu]

Not enough oxygen up there 😂

[@rwilson7744]

Lack of o2 to the brain ?

[@angelaf5040]

Our monthly property taxes on just the house is $350!! It's just insane!

[@movingtokc]

Let me know if there’s anything you’d like me to cover. 💪💪💪

[@maryhogan7219]

Please go over the the taxes

[@angelaf5040]

Thank you!!@@movingtokc

[@slippchild]

Taxes are $550 in Florida and Texas.

[@markklausen813]

There is no way I would ever live in Missouri. I live in Johnson County, really the only good option.

[@movingtokc]

Good for you.

[@adontee1960]

I just moved back to my hometown in Wisconsin after 20 plus years living in Kansas City Missouri! I hated living there! He's right about the potholes they are ridiculous and the personal property tax is robbery! They tax you for everything even if you have a non running car, or a trailer to pull your car ect .... They tax you every year! You buy a new car you pay taxes ! Every year you own that vehicle you pay taxes! Crime is everywhere I got that but it's really gotten bad there! Would I move back? No way!

[@movingtokc]

I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience! What else happened?😱

[@KS5040]

Wisconsin has higher taxes too, but is far better in overall quality of life as you can see that the taxes you pay- they result in much better education, roads, infrastructure, and far better income levels than most of Missouri.

[@TheyCallMeGayJesus]

Been here my whole life. I have nothing but complaints lol. Excited to get an fha loan and get tf outta this boring ass wannabe city

[@ras_wheat]

Local stand up comedy scene coming up.

[@WillFuI]

I use to complain about Kansas roads then I went to Missouri and I stopped complaining

[@TylerDietz]

Missouri roads are definitely worse than KS roads I agree

[@drunkdonutboy]

I thought it was just me that felt that way about the dating thing lol

[@KS5040]

It is one of the absolute WORST cities in the US for single people. I've lived in eight different metro areas, left KC in 2008. I despise that region.

[@drunkdonutboy]

@KS5040 it's one of the most beautiful places I've ever been and I'm trying my best not to leave even if it's isolating lol

[@KS5040]

@@drunkdonutboy There are plenty of much more scenic places to live, travel more if you think KC is beautiful, lol.

[@drunkdonutboy]

@@KS5040 such as? And with a comparable cost of living

[@KS5040]

@@drunkdonutboyIf you're only talking about the Midwest: Sure, Grand Rapids, MI metro area (close to the Manistee National Forest and other State Forest). Appleton, WI/Green Bay metro area close to the Nicolet National Forest and hundreds of lakes nearby. Duluth, MN, a metro area on the shores of Lake Superior, with National Forest and lakes everywhere. Of course, there is Milwaukee and Madison, Milwaukee being on Lake Michigan, and Madison being on an isthmus, surrounded by Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. Cost of living in most of those are similar or a bit more than KC, but they are generally smaller metro areas. I'm not a fan of larger populated areas.

[@marcblock7581]

Kansas City Missouri is hard to find a job. You have to go to Kansas for a job, which means more taxes.

[@KS5040]

Lots of driving too as KC is very spread out and filled with sprawl.

[@TheyCallMeGayJesus]

Finding a job in KC is TERRIBLE. And if you’re white collar.. you’re probably moving away. While the blue collar majority can’t afford to live here because all they want to build is luxury housing for NYers and Californians to move in.

[@Swiss816]

Yes there's like no jobs in KCMO unless you want work retail. I see why all the old ppl are moving here to retire but I definitely don't see anyone elevating themselves beyond minimum wage living here

[@KS5040]

@@Swiss816 KC lacks a larger percentage of higher quality white collar jobs as well because few Fortune 500 or Fortune 100 companies are located in the area, and tech companies tend to be smaller in size as well as employee count. KC has a decent number of engineering positions, but way too many retail and service industry jobs. Disgusting amount of fast food restaurants everywhere as well.

[@Swiss816]

@@KS5040 Yea definitely nothing worth sticking around for. I'm confused as to why younger ppl move here. I'm trying to get the hell out. It's dreadfully mundane here

[@wldcts72]

I wouldnt let the fear of tornados keep you away. I dont even consider us tornado alley anymore.

[@movingtokc]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.🙌💯

[@MrFranklinWest]

We're full, go away

[@movingtokc]

Nah, there's plenty of room in KC!

[@Pwn3540]

I really don't want to go to Kansas, but the few jobs that will take me are in Kansas.

[@MegaMillionsMusic]

@@movingtokcNo, it’s not! Kansas City is overcrowded and prices are inflating to heights that we’ve never seen before. We honestly should turn others back, it’s honestly making living harder on all of the residents that currently reside here.

[@movingtokc]

@BabyGangsta3542 Our population is growing by less than 1% yoy. There’s an inventory shortage which is a result of high interest rates.

[@crujones8025]

Not even close to full lol

[@OrigenalDarkMew]

At least we have Planet Comicon & Planet Anime 😅

[@USARespect101]

Why not give stats comparing KC to other major cities? KC comparing to those others are still positive!

[@movingtokc]

I have 70 videos on my channel and have compared KC to others in many of them. Thanks for watching!

[@tearose3763]

It’s a beautiful and great city, feel free to not move here we like our locals.

[@movingtokc]

Hey @rty36736 ! What would you say is your favorite part of living here? 😄

[@PDTVProductions]

Cookingham drive needs repairs the road and the lighting needs some care

[@movingtokc]

Awesome @PDTVProductions! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.🙌💯

[@howardg2435]

I currently live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN metro, and Minnesota is my native home. However, things are becoming much more liberal, to the point of being a nightmare. I am conservative, but liberal in many ways too. I have always known Minnesota to be "Minnesota Nice," which is actually passive/aggressive. I have family and friends who live in Missouri, and love it. I admire the sense of directness and genuine nature of Missouri. I have been to Kansas City before, and I could devour that barbecue. You also have Caribou Coffee on both sides of the border. Awesome Coffee! I am 52 retired military, never married, college educated, and I have a career with FedEx. With that company, I can transfer anywhere, and would likely be working at the airport. What do you suggest moving there?

[@movingtokc]

@howardg2435 shoot me a text and I'd love to help 720-270-6649

[@KS5040]

I wouldn't recommend it at all, try a different area of Minnesota like Rochester or Duluth. The Upper Midwest is far better in most quality of life measures than LOUSY Missouri and Kansas. Both are going backward over time with a huge brain drain and the steady march much further to the right politically than you would probably be comfortable with, that's for sure.

[@howardg2435]

@@KS5040 I'm not the average native Minnesotan. I retired from military service after 22 years in 2012. I have family that lives in Branson and Springfield. My father did his Army basic training at Fort Leonardwood. I don't mind the traditional values, and I am educated with a bachelor's degree. I want to get away from the liberalism, particularly after the George Floyd riots. Those people are actually going socialist, and I can't deal with the sense of entitlement gained from empowerment from them. I am conservative, but liberal in many ways. Just not outwardly direct about it. I admire the sense of directness and genuineness from Missouri people. I am tired of the passive/aggressive "Minnesota Nice" disingeuous character of Minnesota. I love Minnesota as my native home, but with how progressive it's becoming, it is not enjoyable living here. I will wait to see what the election brings and decide later.

[@KS5040]

@@howardg2435 Missouri ranks far worse than Minnesota in many categories, regardless of how you look at many things through a political lens. Missouri is a low wage wasteland, filled with many very very poor towns that have next to no infrastructure investment at all along with very bad drug abuse and dysfunction. Missouri also has very poor educational attainment outside of a few small wealthy suburban areas. I wouldn't prefer to live in Minneapolis itself either, but if moving to Missouri you have to expect that general expectations there are much lower, to go along with the low taxes/low wages model.

[@howardg2435]

@@KS5040 Sorry I left you a couple days, but this is sad to read. It's also a sad reality for so much of the country. I realize I would stay in the Twin Cities, but the suburbs here. St. Paul is a better, safer place than Minneapolis for sure. I lived in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and it reminds me of much of what the tight knit social climate is in Missouri. Basically, unless you grew up there, you are an outcast that will not fit in. This man even mention a poor dating scene in Kansas City, and I could see a reflection of that statewide in Missouri. Much of the infrastructure left Missouri too, like the railroad companies. Two examples were Missouri Pacific and the Missouri Kansas and Texas, which were bought by Union Pacific. That is a hard blow financially to any area. I see the biggest thing driving people away really is the lack of educated people, and the fact that they have extreme socio/political views they see as traditional. That is on top of the drugs, crime, and violence. I see why places like Missouri are fly over states. that is very sad to see, and why it would be considered a low wage nightmare. I work for FedEx, and am able to keep my current wage rate, but I could see it going lower in Missouri. I hope they can fix things to attract people, but the education system has to be better funded somehow. That will take work, but Missouri needs to work on figuring that out. West Virginia is pretty much a dead state with nothing at all left. I hope Missouri does not go down the same path.

[@alixaugustine9599]

Move to JoCo for better roads 😂

[@movingtokc]

Never! 😂

[@HappyTrees]

Let's be honest... For better everything outside of downtown lol.

[@Potato-mu7nu]

​@@HappyTreeskind of, the Legends in KC, KS is expanding fast. Sporting, Nascar, and American Royal.

[@KCN007]

They still aren’t repairing the roads well. The roads downtown are terrible.

[@movingtokc]

I appreciate you share this @KCN007 ! 💯

[@tjgydesen6729]

I think bad roads and potholes applies to ALL OF MISSOURI!!!

[@movingtokc]

I think I reference the rankings for Missouri roads in the video..

[@sf9873]

I used to be a truck driver and can tell you that Missouri is actually middle of the pack if not a little better than average in terms of roads. If you want to see really bad city streets, go to Milwaukee and other Wisconsin cities, especially along the lake. Holy moly.

[@paulslater9555]

Kansas? Or Missouri? Definitely different situations and taxes. Example….Kansas has a “Sin Tax”

[@jstantongood5474]

Why does he say "house less" instead of " homeless" ?? At first I thought he was about to talk about people living in apartments 😊

[@movingtokc]

I prefer using terms like “Houseless” and “unhoused” rather than “homeless” 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@thomaslewis4728]

People can live in vehicles and that is their home, but it's not a house. I think houseless kind of covers everyone who is transient.

[@mallorymyers7525]

Euphamism treadmill.

[@deborahross9974]

And what is wrong with Kansas City? It's not any worse than any other city in the country. Not as big as say New York City, Chicago, Dallas or LA but what the heck to me they are way too big. I lived in Johnson county most of my life but my family and I moved to Linn county in 1990 and boy howdy it's about as trilling as ? We moved because we needed a larger house because there were six of us at the time. But two moved out and three have died. One of the two came back and now my brother and I are all that's left. We're seniors. God bless.

[@movingtokc]

I love Kansas City!

[@davehughesfarm7983]

More cattle than people is way better..

[@tylercraigg5383]

Ive lived here my whole life, it kinda sucks that the only cool thing we got is WORK and football…….

[@Swiss816]

Shit we barely got work. All the jobs are in KS

[@viizhii4057]

You forgot to mention the CRIME😬😬😬😬!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tatjanalatimer8594]

There’s a level of nepotism for the better jobs. It’s either you’re doing well or you’re not.

[@movingtokc]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍

[@KS5040]

KC metro area is also one of the WORST places in the US for single people, it's beyond backward socially.

[@astrogatorjones]

Of course, he is talking about Kansas City Missouri mostly. Every once in a while he talks about "metro area." Roads and potholes are a Missouri thing. Kansas has the best roads in the country. Literally. Kansas City Missouri is only about 1/4 of the KC metro area. Half is in Kansas. This is a "take it with a grain of salt" review.

[@movingtokc]

I mean, the channel is called Moving to Kansas City. Not moving to the Kansas City Metro. Although, I’ve made plenty of other videos coming those parts too. Cheers!

[@astrogatorjones]

@@movingtokc Don't know. Just saw your video. I would have a different opinion about what people think when you say Kansas City. If people place it they usually place it in Kansas. Not Missouri. I also don't think people think... KCMO/KCKS... its Kansas City. The metro Kansas City. The city of 3 plus million people not the city of 500,000. I think its people living on the Missouri side that get touchy about it. Lived in KC for many years. On both sides of the line although I live in Lawrence now.

[@dante5622]

11:20 The dating scene in KC is awful. KC residents support monogamy not hookups! Thank goodness KC has a large Mexican 🇲🇽 Community otherwise I would not have met my wife.

[@movingtokc]

That's awesome to know that the lively Mexican 🇲🇽 community in the city played a big part in you meeting your wife. It just goes to show how cool it is when diverse folks can connect and make meaningful things happen.

[@susancoukoulis4731]

Yeah, we are kind of smack in the middle of the Bible belt. IMO, monogamy is a good thing. 😁

[@HerMajesty1]

Ya, heaven forbid that people not be degenerate.

[@CybeargPlays]

Does “dating” mean promiscuous casual hookups? Maybe that’s why KC ranks so low. What are the stats on dating as in “courting with the hope of a serious long-term monogamous relationship”?

[@sorrow2305]

Monogamy is defined as dating a single partner at a time. Most people likely identify as this. I understand where you come from in regards to diversity issues, not so much the former..

[@Labarum1]

I was in KC for the 2023 NFL Draft and I fell in love with the city and the people.

[@movingtokc]

Glad you enjoyed your visit! Come back anytime!

[@pyramidhead138]

as a man who grew up in KC, i can tell you, the single life here really sucks and the women are terrible. ive never had much luck with women here anyway

[@dadcochran852]

Moved away from the dotte. Current small town , population 1800, is way better than living off 18th and central. But we do make the 4 hour drive few times a year to visit. But our personal economy is way higher than it was living in the metro

[@movingtokc]

Glad you found somewhere that makes sense for you 🙌🏼

[@mroie]

KC is slow Pop hole is how we make money most choose to be homeless The weather changes every couple blocks

[@movingtokc]

Do you live in the area? 🤔

[@mroie]

@@movingtokc YEP for over 80 plus years i have seen an lots of change it

[@joyadams9280]

The water bill is combined with the trash bill, that’s why it is higher.

[@susancoukoulis4731]

It depends on which city you live in. Mission, KS trash is included with your homes tax bill.

[@movingtokc]

Thanks for taking the time to comment!🙏

[@HerMajesty1]

Not in Lee's Summit my water bill was higher than my electric bill this summer.

[@justkatrinka]

Thanks for deterring additional newcomers! Keep up the good work!

[@movingtokc]

You bet!

[@stephanierash5015]

Don’t forget, we rank #4 in crime and #8 in homicides!

[@YoFool.1506]

That sounds fake

[@williamzander4732]

Lawrence would be better if your working at Panasonic that in Kansas-and Missouri workers are out of state ridiculous to drive that far and downtown ks KC is the Pitts .😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂STLouis is coming to KC KS AND MO 😂😂😂😂😂😂 TOPEKA would be better .

[@movingtokc]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.🙌💯

[@TylerDietz]

Houseless.....

[@movingtokc]

Triggered?

[@TylerDietz]

Lol no I'm not triggered, but way to isolate someone who is looking for a house in KC and was considering contacting you

[@movingtokc]

@TylerDietz you made a comment that was open to interpretation 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@TylerDietz]

@@movingtokc shows where people are that the initial assumption to the open to interpretation comment was negativity instead of just confused by word houseless instead of homeless. It just sounded weird, that's all, and then you did end up saying homeless so I was caught by the distinction ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@movingtokc]

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[@jstantongood5474]

I totally disagree with the worst city for singles. Theyre using screwey criteria to come up with that list. San Francisco !!! Is the worst dating scene. As in, soul crushing dating scene where noone is looking to settle down. Washington DC and New York are close seconds.

[@movingtokc]

Can’t say I disagree with you! I haven’t been single in KC for a long time, but I do hear that it’s not the best for dating 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@user-fe1jh1yf4c]

You could offer me a trillion dollars and I’d still never move into any city in any country. I prefer space n wild animals. Humans suck.

[@KS5040]

Correct, more people, more problems. It is nice living in an unincorporated area without all the extra rules of an HOA and city hassles.

[@teppens71]

Gardner is where its at

[@movingtokc]

Fastest growing city in the metro 🙌🏼

[@KS5040]

Absolutely not, Gardner is mostly very cheaply built housing and quality of life destroyed by the massive BNSF Logistics Park that contributes huge amounts of rail and truck traffic in the area.

[@robertclark2240]

After a recent 6 years in KC and dealing with the humidity, I endearingly called it the Deep North. Not a bad city. Two things: trash on the motorways and it’s in Missouri. I forgot: the people are among the very best!

[@movingtokc]

Thanks for sharing your perspective!

[@brilliantwriter4856]

If you don’t like racism don’t move here

[@movingtokc]

Hi @brilliantwriter4856! Is there anything I could improve on in future videos? 🤔

[@dante5622]

Kansas City loves their Mexican American Community 🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@mrtel1237]

The costs of Kansas City is there for a reason, to keep the poor out and the rich in. It’s like an unknown haven!

[@movingtokc]

Hey @mrtel1237! Let me know if you have any suggestions for future videos👍

[@spacerequired-dh9fc]

When I get to marry Sling and Stone, let him pay the water bill 😂 After I marry Sling and Stone, I will live with Sling and Stone, then don't need to buy new house unless any other reason to buy a new house with him in Kansas City ♥️

[@movingtokc]

Nice 😂

[@katiaemeline2092]

That is bullshit our water only cost us 40 dollars a month! I have not seen 1 homeless persons in my city! They are probably eaten by the stupid stealing squirrels! The highway should be cleaned! Where did you go in KC?

[@movingtokc]

Are you responding to anybody in particular? I’m confused.

[@arturoalvarez1504]

The city is a nothing since we were infiltrated with illegals

[@asexton57]

KC is meh. Our slogan used to be “we’re not that great and that’s fine.”

[@KS5040]

Kansas Shitty= Mediocrity, complacency and apathy in spades. The best and brightest usually leave for greener pastures elsewhere.

[@asexton57]

@@KS5040💯

[@dynomike4142]

Houseless community? You mean drug addicts? They do not need just houses, they need real help. "Houseless community" is head in the sand language. Other than that, informative video.

[@movingtokc]

My mom was an addict and we bounced around a lot as a kid. So yeah, I have a little more compassion for the Houseless community. Thanks for watching!

[@kristitaylor2335]

Great job. I agree with most. I grew up in KS. Moved to MO at 18. Been here since. In Kearney now. Still close to KS stuff. “Houseless people” are everywhere especially right now. Same with our economy. We all know why. YES!!!……you mentioned our sports 🏀 ⚽️ 🏈 ⚾️ we have a lot of family things to do. Lots of very good food. I must be used to the humidity. 😂 I think it’s much worse in the summer. Now I’m wondering where you went to school.

[@alainacarroll1234]

There isn't much of a houseless population in kearney. I think there might be the one gentleman who often stays close to the library when he doesn't have money for a hotel.

[@samuelluke1659]

Don't listen to this guy, I live in KC Kansas,, but he keeps jumping between KC Kansas AND KC Missouri like they are the same, pick a state dumb dumb😂😂

[@movingtokc]

Many of our clients are considering both, one or the other so I’m simply catering to my target audience 😉

[@kristitaylor2335]

Now that is not True KC hospitality Sr. The entire KC Metropolitan area includes both.

[@samuelluke1659]

@kristitaylor2335 well he said the pot holes are crazy "which they are" on the MO side but showed a picture of the KS side...and the water prices on the KS side are wayyyyy less also....he needs to do a pros and cons of each side...lol

[@movingtokc]

@samuelluke1659 I’ll get right on that 🤣

[@KS5040]

Kansas City is for delusional homers that HATE any type of change at all. HORRIBLE place for single people compared to 95% of the rest of the country. High sales taxes, earnings tax if you work in Kansas City, MO, high property taxes if you live in most of Johnson County due to the crazy high assessed property values. HORRIBLE weather most of the year, Bible Belt mentality as soon as you get out of the city in any direction. Not a good place for career growth as most people that are highly educated leave for better opportunities in more dynamic and faster growing metro areas. A good place to live if you want a mundane boring existence with lower housing costs, but that's where most of the advantages quickly end.

[@movingtokc]

Damn. Tell me how you really feel 😢

[@KS5040]

@@movingtokc I wasted too many years in the Kansas City metro area, the grass is certainly greener elsewhere :)

[@dante5622]

15:10 Don’t turn the Kansas City metro into St Louis. Vote Republican 🇺🇸🔴

[@movingtokc]

Can always count on you for a comment or two! Thanks for watching Dante! 🙏🏽

[@HerMajesty1]

St Louis has been sending their homeless to KC and dropping them off in Waldo. Now there trash is going to be brought here as well at a new landfill in Lee's Summit.

[@davehughesfarm7983]

Ummmm Jackson and Johnson vote Blue...But thankfully 110 counties out of 114 vote RED....

[@grimmpickens5766]

Theres nothing wrong with KC. Quit your bitching or leave.

[@KS5040]

It is a below average metro area that continually falls behind more dynamic and innovative faster growing metro areas in other areas of the country every decade.

[@TravisPflanz]

People who can't find anyone to date in KC, that's on them. You can't say everyone is SO friendly and eager to talk to strangers and then 5 minutes later say it's hard to date. It's not. If you have a hard time dating, that's a you thing, not a KC thing.

[@KD-nk3ht]

Its jest like my goot friend Watusi Jenkins what is on creck cocains say. You caint never be to cafful. Watusi carry a swich blade an a can of mace up in her hair an a 38 an another swich blade up in her pocket book. You know how you do. Better to be on the safe side as a general rule. Always. Sho iz.

[@movingtokc]

Hi @KD-nk3ht ! Thanks for sharing your experience. Have you worked with any real estate professionals in the past?🤔

[@KD-nk3ht]

@movingtokc I work wit one now! Sho do. She razed the runt fotty dolla a munt on my ass time I renoot my leese! And this nayborhood have all kind of cruminuls. But I has a 38 myseff an I aint to proud to shoot no fools ass iffin thay brake in to my hause up in here. Sho aint.