St. Louis vs Kansas City | Which city is better?

[@TheGatewayGetaway]

🤔Planning on buying or selling in St.Louis? Or What About Kansas City? 🤔 636.495.5215 [e-mail]

[@dennissvitak5475]

I live in the St. Louis area. BOTH cities have very large areas that simply aren't safe. The 'burbs are fine...but don't go downtown, especially at night.

[@TheGatewayGetaway]

Completely agree! Every major city has a large population that’s bound to have certain locations that just aren’t safe at certain times, that’s why I plan on making another video in a Week on walking downtown on the safest rated and most busy streets!

[@clarkst.4190]

STL

[@TheGatewayGetaway]

Yesirr!! 🔥

[@pretto417]

Informative video! May be useful to know that the women’s soccer stadium is already built.

[@TheGatewayGetaway]

Absolutely true thank you for making that clear!

[@AlfredoUrbina-y3r]

Im thinking to move to Kansas City!🙏🏻

[@TheGatewayGetaway]

Feel free to shoot me a text and we can schedule a call! 636.495.5215

[@TheGatewayGetaway]

@@AlfredoUrbina-y3r we have a team in Kansas that specializes in relocation, what area have you been looking at so far?

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Jonathan, do you have a video about the Pros and Cons of each city for people who are older and retired in terms of comfort level, walkability, infrastructure, amenities, conveniences, etc., especially if a person has no car?

[@TheGatewayGetaway]

Thank you for your insightful comment and for watching my video! While I haven’t yet created a video specifically comparing St. Louis and Kansas City for retirees without cars, I appreciate the suggestion and will consider it for future content. In the meantime, here’s some information that might be helpful: St. Louis: • Public Transportation: St. Louis offers MetroBus and MetroLink light rail services, providing extensive coverage across the city and surrounding areas. This network facilitates convenient travel without the need for a personal vehicle.  • Walkability: Certain neighborhoods, such as the Central West End and Downtown, are known for their walkability, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Additionally, St. Louis has been recognized among the best cities to live without a car, highlighting its pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.  • Amenities and Conveniences: The city boasts numerous parks, museums, and healthcare facilities, many of which are accessible via public transit or on foot, enhancing the quality of life for residents without cars. Kansas City: • Public Transportation: Kansas City is served by the RideKC public transit system, which includes bus services and a free streetcar line operating in the downtown area. However, the city’s public transit coverage is less extensive compared to St. Louis.  • Walkability: While the overall walkability of Kansas City is moderate, neighborhoods like Westport, the Downtown Loop, and the Crossroads are considered highly walkable, offering a range of amenities within walking distance.  • Amenities and Conveniences: Kansas City offers a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining options, and numerous parks. However, access to some amenities may require transportation, depending on the neighborhood. I hope this information provides a helpful overview. If you have specific questions or need further details, feel free to ask and or shoot me a text at 636.495.5215!

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@TheGatewayGetaway Thank you very much. Maybe you could directly address the "negative" spin by some KZbinrs about St. Louis in their Cons. I guess older retired folks would be attracted to the Downtown locations on either city where things are more convenient, including medical services.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@TheGatewayGetaway So basically the convenient downtown areas in SL and KC are comparable choices for a retired older couple. This would even make them comparable to other places like Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, etc., away from the enormous metropolises.

[@kcsenn]

FYI the preview screen for this video appears to be showing Wichita's skyline instead of Kansas City.....

[@TheGatewayGetaway]

Thank you so much told my thumnail editor and its updated!

[@thegefster1988]

Hi Thank you for the video. My understanding it is sunnier in KC area and of course you would have closer access to Ark. However is St louis Greener with more biking opportunities most trails and Woods/Forests vs KC area. And Finally I would pick a suburb and not one of the big cities. My concern moving from Sacramento area is getting depressed in midwest winters. If you need to be outside and don't want to be stuck inside even during the winter would you suggest one over the other for someone from Nor Cal and of course job market for a bit olde worker. Let's just put it that way lol

[@TheGatewayGetaway]

Hi, thanks for reaching out and for watching my video! You’ve brought up some great points. Let me start by addressing your questions: • Yes, St. Louis is known for being a bit greener overall, with a lot of parks, wooded areas, and extensive biking trails. For example, we have Forest Park (larger than Central Park!) and the Katy Trail, which offers incredible views year-round. Kansas City has a good trail system too, but it leans more towards urban green spaces rather than deep woods and forests. • As for Midwest winters, both cities do have their fair share of cold days, but St. Louis tends to have slightly milder winters compared to KC due to its location. That said, if being outside is important to you year-round, you might want to consider suburbs with great parks and outdoor spaces like Chesterfield or Wildwood near St. Louis-or Lee’s Summit in the KC area. • Regarding the job market, both cities are great, even for seasoned professionals (or “a bit older workers,” as you put it-no judgment here!). St. Louis has a strong healthcare and biotech sector, while KC has a growing tech and logistics industry. I live in St. Louis, but I have offices in Kansas City and work closely with a partner there-so I’ve got both cities covered! Feel free to call or text me at 636.495.5215 if you’d like to dive deeper into your options.

[@thegefster1988]

@@TheGatewayGetaway Thank you for responding in depth and quickly. Very nice of you!

[@Rudolph_Manor]

St. Louis Has Soul. 💯

[@hieronymoushamilton-holmes3821]

Having never been to either, I get the impression that when only the CITIES PROPER are taken into account that Kansas City may be in a better position than Saint Louis today. I am basing this on the drastic population decline of Saint Louis proper. According to the United States Census, Saint Louis proper peaked in 1950 with a population of 856,756, and its population was approximately 282,000 in 2023. I have seen videos about Saint Louis, in which there are so many abandoned and blighted properties throughout the city. I reside not too far away from Detroit, so I am somewhat familiar with the depopulation that Saint Louis proper is facing.

[@TheGatewayGetaway]

Yes I have a video actually going over this, due to multiple manufacturing giants leaving the area causing tons of family’s having to move therefore businesses and communities feeling the impact! If you had to decide which city would you move to and are there any locations specifically you would like to learn more about?

[@klwstl]

STL has light rail..Chicago up the road..Memphis down the road

[@Babyboythaboss]

We have more teams then that

[@TheGatewayGetaway]

St. Louis and Kansas City had more, just tried going over major teams