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Old 06-14-2018, 06:35 AM
 
Location: ......SC
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What about a bedroom community? Paola, Louisburg. Or perhaps even De Soto? Many people live in the outlying little towns and commute to KC.
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Old 06-14-2018, 08:08 AM
 
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OP, there are LOTS of great neighborhoods all around the metro.

I'd focus on something that matches up with your spouses work as others have suggested like if they travel a lot then don't live down in the southern\eastern parts of the Metro.

If they commute daily and work in downtown KC then think hard before moving somewhere like far southern overland park etc. etc. etc.

I would not sweat the tax situation of KS\MO at all. You're in for such a pleasant reverse sticker shock in terms of cost of living none of that will really matter.

Focus on proximity for work, good schools and a liveable neighborhood that fits your family shouldn't be hard to find after that.

I moved to the KS burbs almost 20 years ago from Chicago and the KC-metro is a wonderful blend of big city amenities without the crushing cost, traffic etc.
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Old 06-14-2018, 09:50 AM
 
Location: Alamogordo, NM
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I moved to the KS burbs almost 20 years ago from Chicago and the KC-metro is a wonderful blend of big city amenities without the crushing cost, traffic etc.

Bingo - boingo - bango! You hit the nail on the proverbial head with that statement - the KC Metro was our home (Grandview, MO) for a year and I wouldn't say much negative about it at all. Some violent crime chance exists but that goes with the territory with large metro areas.
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Old 06-14-2018, 10:58 PM
 
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It will be interesting to hear whether this company has its sights on Missouri locations or Kansas locations. It's possible they don't care, but most people have an opinion one way or another - even those relocating from St Louis. If they seem to have their heart set on Kansas, you'll probably want to look for homes there, and not end up with a 45-min commute from the Northland, Blue Springs or Lee's Summit.

It’s going to be in Kansas City, MO for sure.
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Old 06-14-2018, 10:59 PM
 
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... Continued ...

Topography

Contrary to popular belief, it's not flat around here, it's mostly gently rolling hills. The Missouri River, in particular, cuts a fairly deep channel and there are parts around it where you actually get some pretty good scenic vistas. One part of the river channel northwest of the city is steep enough that they have a ski resort! But we're not talking black diamond runs, just bunny hills. Also, it's not "plains" grassland around here, it's actually oak forest. That said, when you get into Johnson County (Overland Park) it does get flatter, but still it's (very) gently rolling hills. North of the river tends to have the most hills.

Arts and entertainment

Don't know how much you're into this, but we have:

1. Nelson-Atkins museum of art. If you're even a moderate art lover, you HAVE to check out this place. Especially the Bloch galleries. Lots of very famous artists you'd only expect to see in a city twice KC's size.
2. KC Royals. Won the World Series in 2015, this year they suck.
3. KC Chiefs. They're OK.
4. If you're a soccer fan there's Sporting KC, who play in a stadium near the NASCAR track in KCK ...
5. ... and of course if you're a NASCAR fan we've got a NASCAR track in KCK.

Speaking of "KCK" ...

Local nomenclature

KCK is the local shorthand for Kansas City, KS, and KCMO is the local shorthand for Kansas City, MO. People even put those on letters, and the post office has no problem with them.

And I should mention, you will quickly learn that LOTS of people from outside the area, think that "Kansas City" is in Kansas. We've run across the phenomenon here on this very forum! Before I moved here, after I told everybody in my old job I was moving to Kansas City, a co-worker once told somebody in the office that I was moving to Kansas. "No," I had to tell him, "Kansas City is actually in Missouri." So, you will go from, in Seattle, having to say everything, "Washington state" to avoid confusion with DC, to having to tell a lot of people that Kansas City is in Missouri. And I'm not sure that the existence of KCK makes any difference, it seems that the people who think this don't even know there are two "Kansas Cities."

Probably I'll think of more later. In the meantime, check out my videos I made of KC. Be sure to have your speakers on.

Spring in Kansas City

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lNL1-164Cc

Summer in Kansas City

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fV0E2Lftao

Fall in Kansas City

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqhIJtAHueg

Christmas in Kansas City

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGbb7lbstcE


Thank you so much! We had no idea about the majority of this stuff! So helpful and detailed!!
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Old 06-15-2018, 06:40 AM
 
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It’s going to be in Kansas City, MO for sure.
That helps a bit. But it's literally 50 miles from one corner of KCMO proper to the other. Do you have any more specific information that could narrow it down further?
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Old 06-15-2018, 10:29 AM
 
Location: Kansas City, MISSOURI
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Thank you so much! We had no idea about the majority of this stuff! So helpful and detailed!!
You're welcome.

And - seriously - I hope you watch the entirety of all my videos, I capture a lot of KC's attractions in them.
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Old 06-15-2018, 10:49 AM
 
Location: Middle America
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OP, there are LOTS of great neighborhoods all around the metro.

I'd focus on something that matches up with your spouses work as others have suggested like if they travel a lot then don't live down in the southern\eastern parts of the Metro.

If they commute daily and work in downtown KC then think hard before moving somewhere like far southern overland park etc. etc. etc.

I would not sweat the tax situation of KS\MO at all. You're in for such a pleasant reverse sticker shock in terms of cost of living none of that will really matter.

Focus on proximity for work, good schools and a liveable neighborhood that fits your family shouldn't be hard to find after that.

I moved to the KS burbs almost 20 years ago from Chicago and the KC-metro is a wonderful blend of big city amenities without the crushing cost, traffic etc.
All this. You'll find you have tons of good options, it will just depend on personal taste and preference.

I also completely agree, as an 11-year transplant, that KC hits a sweet spot of preferable amenities common to larger cities, and is relatively devoid of many of the more irksome aspects of city living. I've found it the best of a lot of worlds.
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Old 06-16-2018, 12:52 PM
 
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
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With your budget I would look into northern Leawood or Prairie Village. Both are quiet areas in Kansas with nice homes, good schools, mature trees, and are near the shopping options in KS and because of their proximity to the state line, they have easy access to downtown, The Plaza, Westport, and Zoo.
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Old 06-16-2018, 03:17 PM
 
Location: ......SC
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Leawood would be a bit out of the $400,000.00 range wouldn't it? PV is more affordable, and more open and personable to the working family.
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