Kansas City is the Best City in America | I CAN PROVE IT

[@ArabellaBeatrice-099]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

[@GabrielAnthony-09]

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[@ArabellaBeatrice-099]

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[@GabrielAnthony-09]

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[@Elliot-Ivan]

@@GabrielAnthony-09 The crazy part is that those advisors are probably outperforming the market and raising good returns but some are charging fees over fees that drain your portfolio. Is this the case with yours too?

[@ArabellaBeatrice-099]

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[@LeoNelBuilds]

we moved to KC in 2009 (from Nashville)... in 2015 our family had moved away due to jobs relocation, so we moved back to Nashville... 6 months later, we came back because we missed KC too much and realized - this is home! We love it here and plan to spend the rest of our lives in this wonderful city!

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Wonderful! I'm so glad you're back! How do the two cities compare?

[@LeoNelBuilds]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong Nashville has grown exponentially since we’ve been gone, and it’s basically a different city than it was in the 2000’s. One of the biggest turn-offs we found was the horrendous traffic! It’s rush hour all day long every day in Nashville. The infrastructure wasn’t built for the growth the city has experienced.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Got it! I asked you in another comment, but would you be willing to do an interview? Similar like the Houston vs. KC one I did a few weeks back?

[@rolexlover44]

@@LeoNelBuildsoh wow ive moved from nashville too since being born and raised and love KC so much better. Quality of life and traffic here are heaven. Also have cooler neighborhoods and things to do

[@hall87668]

Moved here from San diego, and convinced 9 friends to move here so far. Everyone loves it

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Awesome! What first brought you out here? Do you miss San Diego?

[@PlatinumHustle]

Why do y’all love it here so much?

[@RatSwallower]

​@PlatinumHustle I've lived here since I gained consciousness and it's boring asf and I've been dreaming of the day I can move away for as long as I can remember

[@PlatinumHustle]

@@RatSwallower lmfao

[@hall87668]

@@PlatinumHustle the pay is considerably high out here for the cost of living. Homes are affordable, as are utilities. We love the seasons, the people, there's plenty to do and see, and if you miss home it's a 3 hour non stop flight. Both of my kids were born here, and there's so much to do with toddlers. Plus size, there's virtually no traffic and it's never crowded anywhere.

[@aveo2699]

Thanks for the informative video. Looking to relocate, I'll have place KC on the list.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Awesome! Reach out if you have any questions!

[@Heal.and.Harvest]

I moved to KCMO just over a year ago after living in the bay area my entire life. I had no desire to move to the Midwest and the change was due to work not by choice. My daughter now attends FLA and this has ended up beimg one of the best moves/changes I have ever experienced! Everything you said here is so true! If people are hesitant like I was, it has been such a surprise at the level of community and culture it offers! Just like you said it somehow holds this magical ability to be big city and small town all wrapped in one package!

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

I'm so glad that you love it here! Where did you end up landing in KC?

[@RyanSung741]

We're in Toronto, and currently thinking of a move down to Overland Park. The prices are honestly unbelievable, almost to the point where it makes me skeptical. I'll have to come down and see it with my own eyes, but I'll be sure to contact you when I do.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Yes, I would love to meet you! Overland Park is really nice, I think you would like it here.

[@SEKHONGURIQBAL]

Nice video l only started watching videos yesterday about Kensas and l liked it l am in Freemont California but l am going in reverse as this place is so expensive and just alive and not living but what is it like weather wise any floods hurricane tornadoes heavy snow and how much it rains

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

If you ever decide to move here, let me know!

[@jimmydiaz6072]

I'm Latino I come from Dénver. And I'm proud to live in Lee’s Summit . It has given me a lot. .

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Awesome! What brought you here?

[@jimmydiaz6072]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong I got tired of driving bumper-to-bumper. If you live in Denver, it takes you one hour to get from one place to another.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@jimmydiaz6072 Same with us in California. Was it hard to leave? Did you get to keep your job?

[@jimmydiaz6072]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong Yes sir. Remodeling house.

[@jimmydiaz6072]

If you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything . It's my comment to people who speak badly of any city. Everywhere there are good apples and bad apples.

[@HoaNguyen-jd4th]

I love Kansas City!!! I live here for 30 years now . I love the Chiefs , Royals and KU basketball you’re right about people here are so much nicer than any where I been to. We took the kids to Ski in Weston and ice skating in crown center in the winter

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Awesome! We have done the Crown Center, but not Weston yet. Where did you come from?

[@HoaNguyen-jd4th]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong originally Vietnam then Houston and Victoria Texas

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@HoaNguyen-jd4th Awesome! What's the best Vietnamese food here in your opinion? We love Vietnam Cafe in River Market.

[@sofo3308]

Loved Kansas City years ago and know they have had a ton of growth since then

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

When did you live here? Did you leave?

[@sofo3308]

@ I didn’t live there but used to visit for work at the Sprint campus in Overlamd park. Loved the plaza and it’s grown much since then and I see the new projects..need to visit again soon

[@RyanValizan]

Your comment about 38* Winter run was pretty on point. My daughter and I generally walk to and from her school each day with the 30* rule. The rule being if it’s below 30* we’re more likely to drive (something we try avoiding). Even then, there was a morning this year that even at 22* we walked to play in the snow while walking. It can be surprisingly warm walking if you’re playing along the way - may even break out a sweat. ** I’ll add a note that she was only driven to school twice this winter and picked up once.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

I think it makes Winter much more bearable personally. When you have the right clothes, I can see 22* being nice! What days did you have to drive?

[@RyanValizan]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong I don’t remember the exact days, but it means we only had two school days this year which were under 30* in the morning with no snow on the ground. We had a lot more snow/“remote” days this year though.

[@KS5040]

LOL, nothing like the actual Midwest, KC shuts down for "dustings" of snow and is a just like the backward South in that regard. If you live in Des Moines northward, no one is phased by temperatures of 0-20F in the winter, only when it gets down well below zero- people are less likely to be outdoors for longer periods of time.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@KS5040 I agree with that! I actually kinda like that about the metro, since I don't like going out in the snow anyways!

[@KS5040]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong It isn't a good thing as the region does a very poor job at being prepared for winter weather, (road safety), when it occurs with far more regularity than areas further to the south.

[@down2play214]

Being in the middle makes road trips super fun

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

We haven't gone on many yet, since we're so far from the West Coast. Where do you like to go?

[@plazmamasta193]

100% agreed going to California,Colorado, and Florida have been fun on road trips

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@plazmamasta193 We have yet to take our first road trip as a family as they kids are so young. It would be a great time when they get just a bit older.

[@grandios2930]

I’m not sure if you covered it in the video but whats the main reason you chose KC over another city to move to?

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Thanks for asking! I started a doctoral program at a seminary in Kansas City called Midwestern Seminary.

[@jonathonjomwe7907]

Being single in K.C. sucks but if you're married or have kids it's better

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

I've heard this before. I can see how this makes sense. There are tons of things to do for kids and families, and I've heard from people that the dating scene sucks here.

[@AP_123_]

This video is the first I've seen of yours. I'm a lifelong Missourian. We welcome you with open arms! As you've pointed out, there are lots of great reasons to live here! You mentioned you're from California. Our only ask is that you do NOT vote for the reasons you left. We do not want that here. Overland Park is a real treasure; lots of great food there. Also, the smaller the BBQ joint, oftentimes, the better. Be sure to check out the mom-and-pop stops along the way (Oklahoma Joes began in a gas station). Enjoy.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Well, I don't shy away from the fact that I lean conservative as an evangelical Christian. Thanks for all the advice! Do you live in Overland Park?

[@fomfom9779]

I moved to KCMO in 1972. That was another period of rapid development. MCI opened for commercial flights. Arrowhead Stadium had just opened. Royals Stadium opened a few months later. Crown Center had recently opened. A large section of I-435 opened. Of course, KC was in the midst of overbuilding it's massive, now defunct malls. I moved from KCMO in 1978. I have fond memories of KC. But I don't miss the humidity, and cold weather. The flash floods. And the crippling ice storms.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Thanks for commenting! Where do you live now?

[@fomfom9779]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong Western burbs of Portland, Oregon. I love the ocean and the mountains. And milder winters.

[@mell7183]

my family and i visited KC last year and for sure felt a calmer vibe. Definitely enjoyed the fact that you can be in a nice suburban neighborhood or country side in a matter of minutes What i did notice is you can definitely tell when your in the ghetto lol. Being from Cali we are also tired of the HCOL and the fact that we will be renters for the rest of our lives due to the high cost of homes. Also an ATT tech here! 200-300k home is a dream price! Wouldn't see anything below 350k if i commuted like 2+ hours away or if it needed a whole bunch of repairs! Where would these jobs be listed on? Indeed? The county's site? Also just curious how much was the cost to move things like furniture/cars to KC from Cali? Very informative video!

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

If you're up for it, give me a call/text and we can schedule a time to talk about it!

[@beep7]

Huge Asian population in KC. One of the wealthiest demos in OP/Leawood.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Yup, I went to 888 Asian Market on one of my vlog tours about being Asian in Kansas City.

[@granddeception4290]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong Don't forget Pan Asia Supermarket in OP and the Chinatown food market in the River Market area.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@granddeception4290 Yup, just took my mom to the River Market Chinatown food market.

[@Melikemusic65]

lived in kc my whole life and so has generations before me. My mom grew up in the la area so its kind of ironic cause my dad grew up in kc

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

I assume you like it here?

[@erv.7663]

Cap but I do love living here in Kansas City. The construction and traffic is an annoyance but way better than some cities. People are nice but not as great with the hospitality like people in the South. First couple months it felt weird to say good morning to my neighbors because they wouldn’t say anything back😂

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

That's strange that you didn't find friendly neighbors! Where did you move to?

[@erv.7663]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong North Kansas City, in the Parkville area. They are nice for sure. Not mean like New Yorkers. Just pretty stand off people lol

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@erv.7663 That is surprising! I would think that the hospitality would be great up there, but it all depends on your immediate neighbors. What brought you here?

[@Chiefs816]

I love my city so much. We maybe a red state but we actually get along as Republicans and Democrats. I'm black (light skin for context), my fiance is Laos. Her family is my family. Racism, we don't experience it as an interracial couple. I love it here.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Amazing! Have you lived here your whole life?

[@tyeteames7192]

Just a question. Which Kansas City? There are two.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Great question! This video is referring to Kansas City as the greater metro area. I would include both KCK and KCMO, as well as the surrounding areas that would consider themselves the Kansas City metro (Johnson County, Platte & Clay County, etc.) Does that make sense?

[@joshuaenyart5570]

I am pretty sure that in the last 15 years we've had at least half a million and growth already

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Yes, it really does! It feels different from when we moved here 6 years ago.

[@jainthorne4136]

I am curious about your take on crime. KC routinely ranks in the top 10 most violent cities in the nation.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Hard to speak in detail in a comment, but I would say this - if you are careful on where you live, you can avoid most of the crime in Kansas City. We live in an area that is continually ranked in the 10 most dangerous neighborhoods in Kansas City, and we have had some experiences that are definitely undesirable. However, we have never felt in immanent danger because we aren't involved in illegal activities. If you would like to chat about it more, feel free to reach out via text or email.

[@velmably9870]

I appreciate you saying that

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

I appreciate you watching my videos!

[@rockinchik06]

I actually think KC has a pretty good size Asian community and is continuously growing. Of course it's not as big as other major US cities, but I wouldn't consider it small. KC is not a small po-dunk town by any means. My best friend of 17 yrs is Hmong. And KC is known to be divided a bit into different Asian districts. There is a decent sized Korean and Chinese community with pretty great (more authentic restaurants) around the Overland Park area, Vietnamese & Thai community in downtown westbottoms area, & etc. You just have to know where to go and broaden your friend circle. And if you're new, use Yelp! It never lets me down

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Thanks for contributing to the conversation! All great pieces of information. Do you live here as well?

[@rockinchik06]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong I was born and raised in KC, but have spent the last 9 years living abroad (Korea & Germany). However, I'm finally moving back to KC at the end of August. So I will be soon!

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@rockinchik06 Awesome! I would love to connect with you if you're willing!

[@noahwilliams7200]

But is there a H Mart? I gotta have one

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

No H-Mart! The closest thing is 888 International Market in OP! I miss H-Mart from when we lived in California! Where are you living now?

[@noahwilliams7200]

PHX right now. I'll have to look up 888. @@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong

[@curiuosgirl3243]

I came here from Seattle last year and I love it here... but I always tell my new friends how great H-mart is. I miss it too.

[@pluviophile1988]

2 million? I looked it up and it said 509,000 people

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Yes, 500K in Kansas City, Missouri. However, in the entire of the KC metro, there are a little more than 2 million.

[@pluviophile1988]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong ohhh dang. Well that's awesome though

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@pluviophile1988 Thanks for commenting on my videos! I really do appreciate it.

[@ffwdgraphx]

We are looking to move to Overland Park from Ottawa Canada, any suggestions are welcomed.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Would you be willing to chat over the phone sometime? Would love to find out what you’re looking for in more detail.

[@LeoNelBuilds]

OP is the best place to live in the KC metro due to the amenities the city offers, the low crime rate, the school districts, and overall proximity to everything. It's also more expensive (though not the most expensive in the area), but you can't go wrong with OP

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@LeoNelBuilds Agreed! OP is a wonderful place to live in the metro. I think that the only weakness there is that there is less to do than the Missouri side. Some people don't share my opinion though!

[@LeoNelBuilds]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong it depends on your lifestyle and personal preference. My idea of a good time is taking a walk at the lake, taking my kids to the mall, or going on a date downtown (which is only 30 mins from where I live).

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@LeoNelBuilds Agreed! I think the same, but I can see why people want different areas of the KC Metro!

[@carllehman]

For the church - MBTS representing. SDG!

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

That’s right! SDG! Are you a student there?

[@carllehman]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong I was. Got a bachelor's degree from there. Might go back to get an MDIV but I might go to the International Reformed Baptist Seminary (IRBS) or Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary (CBTS).... a lot less expensive, more confessionally reformed, and a lot of the degree can be done remotely.... Though I would love to learn under Matthew Barrett there at MBTS, but... we shall see, if the Lord so wills. Hope your seminary degree studies are going well. My assumption is that you will (or currently are) supplement a ministry position with the real estate business? Grace and peace to you and your family. Corem Deo!

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

I pastored for about 10 years in Southern California. I'm not currently pastoring, just 100% real estate so the wife can stay home with the kiddos! I'm actually in the Ph.D. and Matthew is my supervisor. If you want to chat about anything at all, let me know. I actually do doctoral counseling on the side and my focus is systematic theology.

[@eleanornelson5810]

If you want a great schools system and crappy colleges, move to the Overland Park/Olathe Kansas area. Neither Kansas or Missouri have academically admired colleges. If you can afford it, your kids will all go out of state to college and never move back. The cost of living is higher than you think and most people are underpaid relative to cost of living. Everything is very “old fashioned” here and women are NOT respected at work or in the community. If you want social connections as a women, you’d better be married. Kansas has the worst mental health care in the nation. The pharmacy system is falling apart. It you like strip malls and super churches, yeah, Kansas/Kansas city is great.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Pretty broad stereotypes, but I would assume that they are based off your experience here. Thanks for commenting.

[@piercewoodinsidethemusic9037]

No he’s on point about the schools, Idk if any of those churches help ppl of need, but “google” says Overland Park -suburbs has the best mental health care. But my dad molested the police into taking me into unwarranted mental hospitals for no other reason than the state college is in butt **** nowhere…..&

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

I think that we have found that there are a lot of local kids going to college at UMKC. We live only a few minutes from campus, and we have many local students coming to UMKC from local areas. There are a few from Overland Park as well. As far as the comment on "super churches" I'm sure those are everywhere.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@piercewoodinsidethemusic9037 I'm sorry that happened to you. That's really horrible.

[@piercewoodinsidethemusic9037]

@@eleanornelson5810 well besides you deleting the comment I know that school is trash. They need to teach those kids how to tip delivery drivers that work for pizza companies that don’t get paid.

[@1smae100]

I don't know about that dating scene in KCMO is dry af

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

I've heard this before. Why is that?

[@furbaez1809]

I am originally from Dominica Republic I spend years in Boston and Ithaca NY… I moved to KC in 2014….. now I can’t get away from this place I love it!!! Only 2 things that I hate #1 no NBA team 😅 #2 no intercontinental flights out of KC but I know that will change in the future… btw I am in Olathe!

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Nice to meet you! What NBA team do you root for now? I'm a Laker fan. I didn't know that there were no Intercontinental flights! So, you have to layover somewhere then if you're going to Europe?

[@furbaez1809]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong Thats one thing that will never Change…. I am a Celtics and patriots fan for life!!!! And yes the only non stop flight out of the country is Jamaica, Mexico and Canada

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@furbaez1809 Best of luck to your Celtics in the ECF. I think Indiana should not be much of an issue. As for your Patriots...let's hope Maye is a legit quarterback!

[@ezrhino100]

2 million? That's not a lot of people. It's little house on the prairie.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Yeah, I guess in comparison with other metro areas!

[@ezrhino100]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong can you find me a good house? i am from california...

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@ezrhino100 Sure, just give me a call or email and I would love to help you out.

[@XVa-uj8m]

Bleh to activities. Kansas City never gets any K or JPop acts and some musical acts still ignore KC, no more Alamo Drafthouse(best model for movie theaters in the US imo, a nice blend of Arthouse and blockbuster selections) since moronic Venture Capitalists bought it and no Asian style Karaoke rooms. Frankly if you can work a remote job I would tell people to move over and rent in Japan for a while, such a better place to live for the cost than the US including Kansas City. I am saying this as someone who hates the idea of renting. There are free houses you can get too if you don't mind living in rural Japan and are willing to fix it up.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Thanks for commenting! I think that's quite a comparison - Japan to Kansas City. I would think that would be hard to factor in all the cultural differences, language barriers, etc.

[@XVa-uj8m]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWongEhhh worth it for all the opportunities. The fact it is cheaper to rent in Kyoto than live in some places in KC is pathetic. At least Kyoto isn't craven to tear down their beautiful historic buildings like some suburbs in KC.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@XVa-uj8m Sure, worth it for a certain subset of people, but I would say that for most, moving to a foreign country would be out of the question. I've lived overseas, and we consistently send families from our churches to do so, but I think for the average person they would not want to learn a new language for cheaper cost of living. Also, with Japan's declining population, I think you're inheriting a completely different set of problems.

[@michellewade1696]

Is it Bears out there

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Not sure what you mean by this?

[@jtcosimmonsma7071]

Maybe if you enjoy crowd less golf sessions you shouldn't advocate bringing more crowds of people to our city. We don't want to be over populated and congested like those coast cities. Just enjoy the city and keep it a secret. Sheesh

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

I enjoy less crowded golf sessions, but I also enjoy helping people move to a place where they can comfortably afford life. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jtcosimmonsma7071]

The more inflated money that comes in from the coasts...the more inflated the midwest gets. Logic over morals

[@RealRaw561]

You’re smoking some good shit! I travel to KC twice per month and I always stay in Kansas instead of the Missouri side. Never! Never! Never!

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Nowhere on the Missouri side? I think the Missouri side has more things to do.

[@hsk2k8]

The only thing I care about is the Chiefs

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

That’s the same as a lot of people here!

[@markeklund3166]

I disagree. I have lived oversees and in other cities. Kansas City is one of the best kept secrets in the US. Cost of living low, people are friendly and other amenities you criticized KC not having are improving.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Thanks for commenting! I agree wholeheartedly! I think people overlook Kansas City. Do you live here now?

[@KS5040]

LOL, KC is a joke, deluded dumb homers that hate any type of change or progress. Hope you lose one of your professional sports teams to a much better city shortly!

[@TheyCallMeGayJesus]

I’ve lived here my whole life. It’s boring af. The prices are too high for the median income. And the job market is only good in a couple sectors. KC being friendly is laughable. Were polite. Like southerners. And then we talk about you behind your back. Social groups are tight knit. I was also a nanny for 8 years. There is NOT enough to do for kids in KC. If I go to the zoo again I’m gonna scream. I’d rather live in a trailer out west than a mansion in Leawood. Just a boring unmotivating flyover city getting new things for people from Cali to move here while the original residents get pushed out. So great 🙄

[@johnwilczewski5054]

DO NOT MOVE TO KANSAS CITY MISSOURI (ACTUAL CITY). Maybe suburbs are different on the Kansas side (vs Missouri side). The county that the actual city is in, Jackson county Missouri, is awful. The politicians have wrecked it. Property taxes are sky rocketing and mismanaged. The city itself is also run poorly run. And the small business environment is in severe decline.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

I can see what you mean if you want to avoid the crime. However, if you live in different parts of Kansas City, Missouri (like Clay County, or Platte County), it is much different, don't you think?

[@TheyCallMeGayJesus]

I think you watch Fox News too much. Small businesses downtown are booming. I know. I work for two ;)

[@pluviophile1988]

Lol yeah there are a lot of Asians in KC as well

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

We have certainly been noticing more! We didn't notice that many Asians here when we first moved!

[@arturoalvarez1504]

Research crime now

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Do you not see my other videos about crime?

[@robertbascelli6433]

Their police department is one of the most corrupt in the nation. Top 10.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Really?! Where did you find this info? I’m always willing to learn more about this.

[@dislodgegarage9849]

yall move back from where yall came from

[@dislodgegarage9849]

Good video though. I love it here

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

No thanks! We’re happy here.

[@misteriknow2069]

Pros of KC: cheap COL, All 4 Seasons, Great BBQ, good sports culture, great suburbs. Easy traffic. Growing entertainment areas. Lots of church options if you’re Christian. Decent economy. Cons of KC: No ocean. No mountains. Extreme Seasons. High Violent Crime Rate. Occasional bad natural disasters like Blizzards & Tornadoes. Lack of diversity for restaurants & grocery stores. Horrible public transit. If you’re not religious out if you’re Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, Agnostic etc…good luck finding your community. The 2 states 1 city thing can be annoying…. Personally, I get why people like it. It’s not for me, because I love mountains & water & moderate weather …but I’m willing to pay more for a higher quality of life. If you’re not into hiking mountains or water activities & you can handle hot humid summers and cold winters then give it a shot. Just visit 1st before you buy. Side note: 2008: LA,SF,& Seattle avoided the recession…not sure if KC favored well lol. And soccer city KC wasn’t picked as a World Cup city 😂.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Great list! I may be mistaken, but I believe that LA was hit pretty hard during the 2008 recession...Seattle, I'm not so sure. We WERE picked as a World Cup Host City in 2026!

[@TheyCallMeGayJesus]

Cheap cost of living my ass.

[@StLouis-yu9iz]

St. Louis is a much better city than K.C. Despite the fact we have lost 2/3 of our city population. The urban fabric StL still has from our trolley era lends itself WAY more to urbanist revitalization than car-centric K.C. Cities built for humans first (not automobiles) will thrive into the future. There’s still plenty room on the East side of MO if you want an actual world class city to call home. ;]

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Well, well, well! If it ain't an ol' Missouri city shootout! 😀I DID notice that about St. Louis when I visited there! I would also say that your infrastructure are parks are better too! Fair points! Anecdotally, I feel like the people here are more welcoming here in Kansas City, and there is more to do, but I may be wrong about that? What do you think?

[@calvinvandegrift3812]

St. Louis is in decline and has a much smaller population than KCMO does.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@calvinvandegrift3812 I've heard that St. Louis has much higher crime rate!

[@toddaron]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong Yeah, I worked for aetna and they were mulling a place to move HQ. Someone brought up STL and I pushed so very hard away because of the crime. I've never been, so welcome being away from the broad generalization. I'd have pushed for KC if had known it was all that. THat said, Pittsburgh is amazing and it would be interesting to see if it were better than here. I've lived in NYC, SFO, Boston, Baltimore and a couple smaller towns and cities. If I were to stay in North America, Pittsburgh still would be my fave.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@toddaron Is that where you are now? Do you still work for Aetna? We had health insurance through them for a while.

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

I have homes in California, NYC and Kansas City. Kansas City is one of the worst places to live for a variety of reasons. The most glaring issue is lack of culture. There is very little. You're in a mostly white and vanilla city, in the bible belt where, they hate change. The arts reflect this, the food, and entertainment reflect this as well. You are also very limited in what there is to do. You have the Plaza, 95th for the mall and retail, sports, Westport, Barry road, again for movies and retail, The market area near downtown, The Nelson-Atkins museum, I mean, there isn't much. Furthermore, you are literally 1,000+ miles from any major body of water. Kansas City is also not a market that recording artist want to come. Nearly all the major artists skip the Kansas City market. Why? It's small and not as profitable. I've lived all over the US, and I travel 4 months out of the year. I promise you, Kansas City is not anywhere I would solely want to live. I'm in Kansas City for about 2 weeks every 3 months or so because of a business I own in the area. In the past, I've lived in Kansas City months at a time, and, really, disliked having to do so. If you're not a very worldly person, small-minded, are not a dreamer and have no desire to see the world, Kansas City is going to be fine for you. Most who live here in Kansas City do not know any better. They are content to live and die in this small city.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Yeah, I can see your perspective! Thanks for commenting! Coming from Los Angeles, and living overseas, I realize that I don't have the perspective of living in every city, and that you have credible reasons for not considering Kansas City as an artist. I do think that the majority of people who would agree with me are in my shoes - young family, value the pace of life and ease that Kansas City provides. I would not imagine that a burgeoning artist would like it here for the reasons that you provided. Thanks again for commenting, and if you're in Kansas City soon, I would love to treat you to a meal or a coffee. Have a good one!

[@titeness]

People with young families value cost of living, ease of and access to transportation and safety

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

This is true! The the video is me making my best case for why Kansas City is a great place to live. I can see that for some people, it would not work well for them!

[@calvinvandegrift3812]

Its good to know that a person like you doesn't want to live here. Makes me happy knowing that I don't have to deal with you, loser.

[@shakazulu365]

you are obviously lying. WHY would you own a house here if you have houses in NY and Cali and hate KC too? You make no sense. Liar.

[@alejandrocervantes1527]

Aint Kansas city the worst city in the midwest 😅

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Great joke!

[@cindymccomb4531]

Prices are affordable in Kansas because we are mainly a republican state, if enough Democrats move here and vote Democrat we will no longer be affordable we are already almost there thanks to Governor Kelly!!

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Well, Jackson County is largely Democrat but you're right! Thanks for commenting!

[@tomdalton4293]

Home affordability has nothing to do with party

[@cindymccomb4531]

@@tomdalton4293 wake up, it sure does!!! Blue states have higher property taxes which makes the cost of homeownership go up!!! Just look at Oklahoma, pure red state with low property taxes

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

@@tomdalton4293 What do you think are the main motivating factors?

[@tomdalton4293]

@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong supply and demand

[@phucdong-er6ct]

how do they enforce cannabis laws when half the city is in one state that demonizes cannabis and half in a state that allows rec cannabis. America is a sad joke. Kansas city is in America and part of the joke.

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Well, if you're in one state you can, and if you're in the other you can't. I guess it's that simple.

[@phucdong-er6ct]

LOL. Any place is better than LA bro. C'mon

[@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong]

Ehh, not any place. I think KC is better than LA, but I see that not everyone would think so. Thanks for commenting.