| | | Kansas City truly is the “Heart of America,” centrally located at the junction of the Missouri and Kansas (Kaw) Rivers. Kansas City is a bi-state metro area which straddles the Missouri-Kansas state line. KC is the 40th largest city in the nation (ranked by population - approximately 1.9 million people live in the KC metro area). It includes more than 136 cities and 11 counties. The metro area has about the same land area as the state of Connecticut and has more freeway miles per capita than any other city with more than one million residents (Watch out for the potholes!). Kansas City is also famous for having more boulevards and avenues in the world than any city except Paris and more fountains than any other city except Rome. Don't forget the world famous bar-be-que too! | |
| Lee's Summit | | Recognized as one of the Top 100 Cities in America and 100 Best Places to Live according to Money Magazine, Lee's Summit is a great community! It's becoming one of the busiest centers in the KC metro area and is home to more than 86,000 residents who enjoy quiet suburban living with all the amenties. Attractive neighborhoods, strong family values, excellent schools and quality of life are some of the catch-phrases associated with living in Lee's Summit. | | | | Blue Springs | | Blue Springs residents enjoy the feeling of community and safety not shared by residents of highly populated cities. The City's residents are committed to the community, their families and their own personal growth. Blue Springs is home to more than 50,000 residents and growing. Click here for the City's New Resident's Guide. | | | | Grain Valley | | Grain Valley is a bedroom community on the eastern edge of the metro area. It is one of the fastest growing communities in Missouri with a population of nearly 10,000 residents. This community has almost doubled in size since 2000. Grain Valley has the small town feel with quick access to all the "city" amenities. | | | | Independence | | There's so much to see and do in Independence, from unique shops to 13 historically significant sites that paved the future of our country, it's all here in a great hometown atmosphere. Independence is a place for fun where you can experience terrific shopping, wonderful restaurants, and a wide variety of exciting attractions. Click here for a vistor's guide. |
Major Kansas City Employers: Helpful Websites: | Cost of Living Comparision | | Compare two cities side-by-side in all the categories you need, such as taxes, housing, food, and other costs to help determine how much more (or less) you need to maintain your same standard of living. | | | | Compare Two Cities | | Use this tool to run a comparison on any two cities in the United States. You’ll learn about city demographics, weather and other important factors that affect the new life you are relocating to. | | | | Kansas City Weather | | The average weather for the Kansas City metro area. | | | | Kansas City Traffic | | Find Live traffic information on more than 90 miles of continuous freeways in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. |
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