My dad was in a concentration camp in World War II, lost his whole entire family. Came here to the states after all that happened to him. The things he pounded into my head was, “life‘s too short to hate somebody we all bleed red” and still live by that rule.
Fellow Kc resident here! Great video 👍 Once you know the places to avoid the crime issue isn't a big deal. But ya you can definitely tell if you took a wrong turn. And I wouldn't advise walking alone at night, but this type of thing is common in most big cities
I used to live there, and along with many other people have fortunately left! The grass is much greener away from KC, only delusional homer locals think KC is anything great (which it isn't!).
I really enjoy watching your videos, im in the uk and without sounding disrespectful which im not,its really refreshing to hear a different take on American live not the crap we're fed.
@@johnashley327 I'm sure there must be some on RUclips for you to watch ,I don't make videos I came across World According To Briggs purley by mistake. Plus I don't live in a city
How about 39th St. W?? Or how KU hospital looms over 39th St all the way to Broadway? You can't tell the difference between the two states there. Or Westport Rd/43rd Street. They are too connected to the point they're basically the same. The houses on State Line are the same on both sides all the way past 75th street I mean.. I'm just saying!!!!
Always wondered what happened to that "everybody's the same" message I heard all the time as a kid. It sounded good and brought people together. Now its all about our diffrences and driving us all apart. Its really sad.
Nick Soapdish, Coca-Cola on a hillside was advertising spin doctoring in the 60s. "Be all you can be" was the 70s. "He who dies with the most toys wins." was the 80s.
Same and different...we all have our unique qualities, and diversity is part of what makes life interesting. Same, I think, meaning we are all of equal worth. Now if we could just celebrate our diversity and focus on connection vs tribalism. Just my opinion.
@@feliciasampson8032 Only one socio-economic group benefits from the rest of us being divided, and they spend a lot of time, money, and effort fostering our divisions. Have for centuries.
He said Kansas City MISSOURI is Diff than KCK and they’ll let you know. Those are fighting words. 😂 💯 I thought that was just the way I was raised 😆 So true though. When I tell a stranger I’m from Kansas City MO and they say “Oh Kansas!” I quickly correct them like “NO. Kansas City MISSOURI.”
Moved to suburbs of KCMO almost 2 years ago and this video is spot on. The cost of living is SHOCKING really. We came from SoCal and yes, our house mortgage is the same as our condo rent and gas is cheaper but that is where the improvement ends. Food is more expensive, utilities are more expensive (per unit, not just overall to overcome size comparisons), general goods and services are more expensive when using local places, taxes are WAY more expensive... not to mention the astronomical amount of property taxes you pay on cars, boats, etc here. Literally double of what I paid in Cali and my car was 6 years newer then. Since COL is the main reason we moved, we won't be spending much longer here...
Yeah, taxes are very high in most areas of the Kansas City metro area. The problem is the rampant out of control tax increment finance district sales taxes rates for subsidized retail developments. This leads to insane sales taxes, especially at the municipal level. Throw in the KCMO income earnings tax, property taxes, etc, and you quickly discover why houses are "cheaper" there. It is better to buy in an area with appreciating house prices, lower taxes in at least one major category, and in a far less land locked region of the country.
I’m born and raised in Kansas City,MO. Weather: “I have never seen in my 30 years of living here in Kansas City,MO a “TORNADO” drop in our city.. Kansas is “Flat” Kansas City is not, “we have many hills. Great “VIDEO”....❤️
1980, raytown, 2012, Lee's summit, 1957, ruskin heights. I was in the first 2 I listed. One of my old bosses was in the ruskin tornado when he was a kid. Oh and, oak grove, 2018. I did the guttering on the storm damage repair after that one on almost every house and duplex that was hit. Look at the gaps in the years...... few and far between
Born and raised here and first tornado I was in was in Raytown in '92. Lees summit had one in 2012 after I moved back from Florida and then another in 2014. There have definitely been tornadoes here. Now saying it's flat was wrong. KC is full of hills
I live in Independence, MO and I used to work in the heart of KC in the Power & Light District doing maintenance. You got everything 100% correct, you just left out that during the summer it’s ridiculously humid. 😂 Great video, take care man!
100% correct? The very first "fact" is false. Downtown and midtown KC are very hilly. It does start to level out the further out you go, but eastern KS and Westen MO are pretty hilly. Consider Lawrence, KS, the home of the University of KS about 50 miles west of KC. Jayhawk Blvd, the main st in the middle of campus runs on top of a very high hill (called "Mt. Oread'', but the "Mt." part is exaggerated), but still, it is a very arduous bicycle climb to the top. Segregation -- I have not lived anywhere else but, there is probably truth to this. And the general perception is that the KCMO school district is a mess. The two Kansas Cities: Ironically, the cultural heart of the KC area is on the MO side. All the major museums (Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is a great art museum, considering the size of KC, all the Major Sports teams, the main downtown, all are on the MO side.) Honestly, the KCKS side is kind of seen as KSMOs poorer sister. But KCKS/Wyndotte County have their "Dotte" pride! And also one of the best pro soccer teams in the country. But the wealthiest suburbs are on the KS side. It can be kind of complicated. Airport: the one in the photo has been completely demolished and being rebuilt to the current fashions. But, yes, it is too far out, there was a belief KC was going to expand out to it, but that did not happen. The distant parking at the airport: I had a job requiring a lot of travel and there are buses that constantly circulate between the airport and the distant parking and I don't think I ever had to wait over 10 minutes for a bus. Streetcar: yes there is just one little line thru downtown now but the more extensive line now under construction will link the three main cultural parts of the urban core, Downtown, Westport, and the Plaza/UMKC area and I think will be a real game changer for KC. Already a lot of development occurring due to this. He has his time frame wrong about the demise of streetcars in KC, this happened in the 50s and was probably partially due to the GM/Firestone conspiracy, if you don't know about that check it out. But, yes, you really do have to have a car to get around KC, this is one of its biggest faults. KC is too spread out. Ironically, even in the burbs, the "New Urbanism" is taking root. There is the bus system, but, growing up in and still living in the burbs, there is a prejudice that it is just for poor people. I am not a big sports fan, but, KC is a big sports town, so if you are big sports fan you will probably like it. Right now, I can't think of what else to dispute here without reviewing the video so I will stop.
We love you Briggs. You had a good mom, she was right. I got lucky with my parents too. They taught me three things. 1) Do what is right. 2) Be honest. 3) Keep your word. And my dad added one extra. ''If a mans giving you a hard time and just won't let you be.'' 4) Poke 'em in the chops! ( Maybe one day I'll learn what poke and chops mean?) Peace, it's good karma.
I hate that any place is still segregated. I think it was important to bring up. Maybe one day we as a society can all look at each other as equals and try to actually respect people who look different than us... hopefully
I have lived in KCMO since I was born except for a short time in St. Charles Mo and by the way they have a great old town next to the Missouri river. Anyway I love it here even with the exciting weather 🤣! I have 2 grown kids one has been looking at moving around the country although he's very good at his career so when he is job shopping KC always tops the salary! I am 56 so all I can say is my kids and niece have no shortage of a social life. I do agree with you that it really is not a good place to live without a car, I am trying out the bus line since I have moved to independence and it has a stop in front of my apartment building, I will see how it goes! But the train is not bad I have only used it for fun or traveling out of town. I think most people here are very proud and happy to be here. I think it's a shame you didn't mention the historic Plaza shopping area it's beautiful and has several gorgeous fountains! People travel far and wide just to see it! Have a great day.
Being born and raised here I thank you and I will tell you that it's very accurate, but I wouldn't live anywhere else. The rivalry is really, really deep and has a lot of layers that not everyone knows. Segregation is very prevalent everywhere in my city and yes schools are the biggest part, but it's not the charter schools that caused this issue, it is red lining in our city and gentrification that has caused the problems with our school district. Most of our white students attend schools on the Westside of our city, the borderline is a street called Troost Ave., that is where majority of our private schools are and where property values are extremely over priced. I could go on, but that's enough😊but thank you for your video. We have our faults, but I love my city!!
Also before you @ me for being white .I grew up with black friends, I don't care if your black white brown or mocha colored people are people and are products of their environment. I have lived without electricity washed my clothes by hand in the tub hung them out to dry, worked two jobs while pregnant and lived off state assistance. Some people segregate themselves instead of working to get themselves out if poverty or moving to a better place with more opportunities. Then have the nerve to say they are poor not because of bad decisions but because the world owes them for being the wrong color.
@@ah5721 just research my city and it's history. I know it and leaving more about it daily. The black community did not ask for a whole highway to be built in the middle of their neighborhood. Seriously, do the research and then we can have a real conversation about facts and not presumptions. I know where I was born and raised, I know what I have seen happen and now working to change it...I know and love my city period. ❤
@@ah5721 also in not like others, describing my skin color or others can be insulting depending on who you're talking to...fyi... I'm not a color I'm African American.
I am a married, retired U.S. Marine who has been living in Philippines for the past 28 years, and in Puerto Princesa City for the past 17 years. I have watched (and liked in most instances) hundreds of your videos. I even like most of your jokes. We considering moving back to the states and your videos are greatly assisting my decision making progress. Right now, I am considering El Paso due to the large and modern military base, reasonable cost of living, modest crime rate, warm to hot climate. I am also considering Jacksonville NC, and Clarksville, TN. It would be great to see a video sometime in the future comparing cities with nearby military bases for the benefit of military retirees, veterans, and even active duty. Base amenities including hospitals, commissaries, amenities, and the proximity of veterans cemeteries and VA facilities are important as well as the surrounding cities and their amenities and advantages. Again, thanks for your good work and may God continue bless you and your family. David McQueen.
Yeah, I cannot argue with this video. I was born and raised in KCMO and everything you stated is accurate. My husband and I have recently relocated to one of your favorite cities, El Paso. The crime in KC is getting out of control, the weather sucks in the winter and the racial tension is thick. However, most Kansas Citians love the airport. Keep up the good work!!!
And the airport is called KCI, not MCI.. It says MCI on itineraries and airport tickets because it used to be called Mid Continent Airport but they changed the name to Kansas City Int'l in the 1970's. No one, I mean NO ONE, calls it MCI unless they're out of towners. Still an accurate video that deserves props
Exactly mate Kansas City Missouri is pretty hilly and steep and the state of Missouri in general has some beautiful hills, bluffs, mountains, and vallies located in the rugged Ozarks in Missouri.
I lived in Kansas Ciity from the age of 10 in 1966 untti 1982 when I left the nest. If you can't drive don't move to KC. It is very segregated and there are lots of racists who like it that way. If you want to find a mate don't move to KC, the dating scene sucks. The winters are bitter. I don't totally agree with Briggs about the summers. Sometimes it is nice but there are many dsys when it is blazing hot.
@@stephenreese3591 Some years KC barely gets any type of winter weather compared to areas further north. The heat and humidity in KC is truly awful by comparison.
CandyAssCommie ok NGL when they destroyed Osceola they were terrorists. They were in the right but they used it as an excuse to be terrorists basically. The ones from Missouri were terrorists too
@@khalilt6508 1. Tokyo 2. Nagasaki 3. London 4. Bangkok 5. Brisbane Puts Los Angeles to shame. Grew up in Los Angeles btw. And wheres the public transportation when you need to go to, say, Palmdale or Bakersfield? Japan in particular's public transportation kills what the U.S has
Not sure where you get the idea of "People get fired up about KCK vs KCMO." I'm from Kansas, KCMO is better than KCK and I've never met someone who disagrees.
The schools are not really segregated in the metro area. They are really mixed more on the Kansas side. There are higher crime areas that bring our numbers up, but there are lots of terrific neighborhoods and mixes of cultures on both sides of the state line. It’s also a friendly place, and we have so much great barbecue
#1, the Segregation in the schools was less in the 1990's because they had what was called the Desegregation Act. Where they would pay cabs and buses to bring kids from all around the Metro into the city to desegregate the inner city schools more. But when they tricked the students into believing a test that was being given in the cafeteria while sitting with 100 of your closest friends, was not important and would not matter at all to your grade or school, the student's ignored the tests and talked with friends instead and the majority failed the test. A few months later, those test scores were the reason the city shut down the Deseg Project. Leaving thousands of students without a way to learn. Some even were refused entry into their local schools as they were told they "Had their chance at that black school"
This city is so divided that you could take a piece of chalk and draw a line down a certain road and you would be shocked at how accurate it is. It was that way when I lived here in the 70's and it's the same when I moved back in the 2000's. It's very sad.
I enjoy watching you videos. However, I can't help but ask; did you get your information regarding Kansas City from Greg or from a disgruntled old cowboy riding an old horse? I'm 77 years young. Except for my Collegiate Days and my time in the Military, I've lived in the greater Kansas City Missouri Metro areas all my life. From a pilot's standpoint, KCI -- Kansas City International Airport to locals a.k.a. MCI to pilots, is one of the safest airports in the USA with respect to aircraft approach, landing and departure. It also has close- by parking across the airport drive from each of the three terminal buildings. The airport is located about 20 miles north from the center of downtown Kansas City, Missouri with easy freeway access from Downtown, and all North, East, South and West suburban areas). The greater Kansas City Missouri/Kansas metro area has some really nice "Kansas City Missouri/Kansas Proper" residential areas and numerous really nice suburban areas including numerous lake community areas with the Greater Metro Area. The crime rate in "most" Kansas City residential areas, and especially in the suburbs, is actually very low. Most large cities (cities the size of Kansas City and larger) have high-crime-rate areas, and Kansas City is no different in that respect; however, most of the so-called high-crime areas in the Kansas City are safe during daylight hours, and it seems that most serious crimes in the high-rate crime areas seem to occur at night. The weather in our part of the country is rather hard to predict due to our central location in the USA being an area were weather systems from the gulf of Mexico, the southwest (Texas and Oklahoma), the west and northwest commonly merge not to mention the effects caused by the jet stream movement. We get spring rains and thunderstorms with lightening shows, hot and somewhat humid summers, nice fall weather and a few snows causing icy roads in the winter; however, the highway - street - road snow and nice removal is usually quick and efficient citywide. Kansas City also has lots of fountains, parks, events or all types, a wide variety of great food establishments, great BBQ, good jazz, a multitude of sporting venues including the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Royals, a big Speedway, the American Royal, Rodeos, Sights worthy of seeing, farmers markets in numerous locations, the Truman Library, Concerts or all kinds, a really good Art Gallery, a History Museum, all manner or religious churches/houses of worship, good schools, good medical facilities/hospitals, all manner of annual festivals, and etc. and etc. Also, the manufacturing and other business enterprises are rather varied resulting in a balance the creates local economic stability. As the song says - There's a lot to do in Kansas city. Furthermore; it you can't buy it in Kansas City, you probably don't need it. In other words, Kansas City, in my opinion, is not a bad place to live or retire, if you have a vehicle. You are right about needing a vehicle if you live in Kansas City. By-the-way, the Kansas City Greater Metro Area is not flat - once you get out of the downtown area, it is a somewhat hilly metro area with some of the main drags being located in what used to be,, years ago, called valleys. No disrespect, but I think I know more about Kansas City that you because I have lived here (in Kansas City) for many years - most of my life - as I previously mentioned. And, as you know, statistics can be very misleading depending on 1) what data is collected to establish the statistics, and 2) the personal agendas of the people collecting and reporting the statistics.
Yup; I lived in st Joseph 50 mi to the north. Only 2 places to go ; Omaha zoo or kc . Nothing to the west . Denver a day drive . Drugs from every directions . No spring or fall . Heater straight too ac . The muggy buggy belt . But great people there . Give you respect and always a helping hand . 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
When I lived in the Kansas City area in the 90's, the county (Jackson) had a property tax on vehicles that you had to pay every year. It was over $100 for me, I had a car I bought new for $10k and paid a sales tax, and the yearly property tax. License and registration are not included in that and have to be paid every year also.
Property taxes on cars made me mad . I sold my car for scrap once and they were still sending to moms house Property taxes for a vehicle I hadn't owned in 5 years. I finally was able to track down the sold papers and my mom was able to iron it out when I lived in Arizona
Can you do Honolulu, Fort Lauderdale and Phoenix. Also, can you do 10 Reasons to Move to Miami, Tampa, Orlando and bring back some 10 reasons to move to cities you deleted.
Hate it until they want see a Royals or Chiefs game. Go to the Zoo , visit an art museum or art show on the Plaza. Listen to the Symphony or attend the KC ballet. Maybe drink a beer in Westport or the Power and Light District ? Hate the Mo side until they get bored and need something to do
JoCO is in another world for sure. One lady I helped at work said her starter she bought for her daughter and I thought a 3 bed 2 bath one floor and basement. Nope it was 6 bedrooms 3 baths and 🥴🤯 worth $400,000!
Kansas City is like most major cities, the city itself has many negatives, but the suburbs are great. I worked in downtown KC for 40 years, but as soon as I could moved to the suburbs. It is too dangerous to live in KC proper.
Briggs you make great edutainment!! love the comedy & sarcasm!!!👍💯 Thank you & your views of the states & towns is what sets your channel & videos apart love watching! I'm going to "stop Typing" 🤣🤣🤣
There are many cities that are far better to live in than Kansas City. I left many years ago along with most people I know and am far more successful now than if I ever stayed in that joke of a city!
The state line in Kansas City has nothing to do with the Missouri River. The Missouri River divides Kansas City from North Kansas City. Which are two different cities. The state line issue is marked by counties. Jackson Co. is Kansas City MO. // Wyandotte Co. is Kansas City Kansas // Johnson Co. Kansas is connected by a street call Stateline Rd
This dude just does some brief look up on a place and will screw up some facts. Smh 🤦🏾♂️ he needs to research a little more thorough. Then he wonders why people rag on him
Great video but speaking on the segregation in Kansas city is mainly from west of troost line but somehow the city came up with a lot of money now its expanding Eastward.
In 1964, I worked briefly at the Uptown Theatre in KC. It was a big screen movie place. You could buy a ticket if white. 16 years later, the Uptown was a large night club. I attended a show with my girl friend and her two sisters. We got a table near the stage. I didn't walk around taking documentary photographs, but I was likely the only white person in the building that night. Made me smile. Kansas is flat, much of Missouri, including Kansas City, is hilly. I live in Denver, near mountains, but largely flat.
@@jameshickok2349 Yepper, Ya want Flat Ya havta Drive out by Dodge City. Big Myth Kansas is Flat Ya sure the Far West is. The Flint Hills are all along the Eastern Side of State. Missouri on the other Hand Ain't Nothing But Hills.
I grew up on a farm outside of Kansas City, Missouri and lived in the city itself for about 13 years. Its a really nice place. I never felt crime was an issue because I avoided the high crime areas. It is clean and friendly with great food and live music. What caused me to move was the weather. If you like cold weather and snow, you will be fine. I don't. The last winter I was there it snowed at least once a week from Thanksgiving to Easter. One week snowed 8 inches and the next week it snowed another 12 inches on top of that. No one could go anywhere. The next fall I moved to Los Angeles.
KC always has the worst of all seasons, that is one reason why the cost of living is not as high as other places. It just isn't a desirable place to live based on the nasty weather alone for more than 2/3 of the year.
Kansas City metropolitan is unique in the fact that if you are not in the criminal element you can stay away from it even in the city where as a lot of other cities you can’t so even though we’re like number 4 most violent city in America really is just the criminal element and the occasional innocent bystander
I never understood the "KC is a dangerous place" thing until I started working at one of the hospitals during "The Bloody Summer". Shit got REAL bad. And yeah the KCK vs KCMO is a real thing, but ask any KCK person and they know at heart that KCMO is the real city. Best thing about KC for me is that the city has so much character. Drive 5 miles in one direction and you're in a completely different neighborhood/district. You always know where you're at.
5:49 Heh, no, KC isn't near the epicenter of Tornado Alley. That's *literally*, not figuratively, Norman, Oklahoma, a 7 hour drive away. Heck, if you're in Oklahoma City, just 20 minutes away from Norman, your odds of being in a tornado drop by 90%. By the time you're in KC, honestly you're almost into Lane County, Oregon levels of tornado prone. Which is to say, yeah, it happens, but it's going to be one of those things that makes the news because it's one of those once-a-year-or-less events.
I’ve lived for over 30 years in KC.There are many great things about the city and yet I agree 100% that you were spot on with your list of the negatives. Great job!
The Kansas City Scouts are making a comaback...as a tier II junior hockey, the North American Hockey League for next season. That's one thing about Kansas City that I'm looking forward to.
I just returned from a trip to Kansas City and really enjoyed it. I stayed just North of the Power & Light District. What I was most impressed with was all the prewar architecture, it was absolutely stunning. Every block had another beauty. The KC Streetcar was convenient if I wanted to get around downtown but actually spent a fortune on Uber & Lyft there.
Can you do a top ten reasons to move/not to move to Nashville, Tennessee? I live here and we have seen rapid population growth so people are clearly considering moving to Nashville
Summers are pleasant compared to Houston. I've lived in both. Summer is hot and HUMID. Spring and fall are nice, when we get them. 2018 deprived us of both spring and fall. Thanks KC
Summer is horrid in KC. Houston is not even remotely applicable to most areas of the US as it is so awfully hot and humid. To get four equal longer seasons you have to not be as far south overall. This means well north of KC.
Been to KC a lot, family there. Not only is the airport 20 miles north, but the TSA there is absurd. When we went through the metal detector, 4 out or 5 of us set it off, and one was a TSA agent starting her shift. I had a small key in my wallet, OK maybe but my wife set it off as well. What set it off? The hooks on her bra. I filed a complaint with the TSA that probably ended up as TP. Never heard back or flown through there again.
Born and raised in Kansas City and I am 67 years old now I would say this was very accurate. You briefly mentioned that there are some great suburbs. You should’ve expounded that Kansas City sucks! But many of the suburbs are some of the best places to live in the United States of America. Including great schools with diversity and excellent education and pretty good cost-of-living. But you hit the nail on the head with the water department or did they screw up. A few decades ago the United States federal government would’ve paid for half of the water improvement. But our stupid city Council said well we didn’t have the money for even 1/2 of the cost which doesn’t make sense if they would’ve sold bonds they could’ve paid for it. Now the residents are stuck with paying for the entire price plus inflation. Another thing you didn’t mention is Kansas City metropolitan area city Council has its head up it’s rear end , we have never had excellent city government. I’ve moved to Chiang Mai Thailand now in my retirement years and I love it. I still own five houses in Kansas City
Only the locals generally think that the KC suburbs are great places to live. They are not any better than most suburbs in any other part of the country that are more white collar in nature. Most of them are all exactly the same, painfully dull and boring. Johnson County, KS has similar educational attainment to just about any other suburban white collar counties in other metro areas, nothing really unique. Real estate prices aren't really very good in Johnson County as they pack in houses closely together with little privacy, and property taxes aren't exactly low. Combine that with income and very high sales taxes along with vehicle regs/tags, and cost of living really isn't that good at all. I can think of other higher quality of life areas of the US that perform better, with far better weather, better outdoor recreation, and a multitude of other factors. Sure, you may have to pay more to live there than KC but it is certainly worth it.
@@falco2k I prefer areas with lots of Tech jobs, so more upscale areas of the Seattle metro area (obviously outside the city limits) Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, all nice areas. I also like Fort Collins, Colorado and some of the areas south of there like Lafayette and Erie. Those are very nice high quality of life places with plenty of good paying jobs around and thousands of things to do outdoors compared to anything remotely close to KC. Other areas with good access to the outdoors would be suburban areas of the Twin Cities, a quick drive to anything further north with lakes, woods, and trails everywhere. Northern New England is also nice as well, not as many jobs, but great access to outdoors, and lots of good paying biomedical, tech, and other research jobs near Boston. I'm not a big fan of the Southeast because I don't personally enjoy heat and humidity. Boone and Asheville, NC have great access to all types of outdoor recreation by the Blue Ridge Pkwy and Appalachian trail.
Ish My Dog ;Keep to the smaller suburbs. KS5040 loves the blue states. I advise you to steer clear of them. Seattle area, Twin Cities, and Colorado are toxic. First of all the Twin Cities is too fucking cold. Sorry for my French but it’s true. Seattle is too cloudy and rainy. It will depress you. Colorado has lovely weather. But it is turning very toxic with its extreme liberal attitudes.Colorado Springs would be my choice if I went to Colorado. Great hiking and outdoor activities and a much more conservative community due to the Air Force Academy. If you have a young family I recommend states that are tax friendly to help you build net worth. Steer clear of Washington ,California, States that will tax you to death and keep you from building net worth. If you like the cold Idaho, but I personally prefer Arizona, Texas,And Utah. These are family friendly conservative communities with low crime and good education. And low taxes. Keep in mind blue states will tax and spend your money to death. It’s true you can’t get ahead. Blue states are killing their middle class. I recommend And extensive RUclips search of videos for areas you’re interested in. And then a two week vacation exploring the possible new city. Always test it out before you make a move. I am living in Chiangmai Thailand for five years now and I love the weather and I love the culture. We haveNo COVID-19 in the country neither does Vietnam most Asian countries like South Korea Japan and Taiwan have defeated this pandemic. And are living virus free. It’s sad to watch the United States struggle. Best of luck with your search
@@DavidWilliams-qr5yj Your broad brush examples are flatly wrong. Texas and Utah are not "low tax at all" even though they are historically red. Texas has astronomical property taxes for areas anywhere close to major metro areas. It also has a poor over quality of life and not close to any desirable natural areas or outdoor activities. Utah has very high taxes, and not much respect for natural areas overall. Salt Lake City metro area has horrid air quality. Idaho also is a very high tax state even though it is a "red state." The US has had failed leadership from both political parties for a long time now, it is nothing new and certainly depressing.
@@dconov I've lived all over the country, been away from KC for over 10 years, don't miss it in the least. KC is a high tax area with horrid weather, (worst of the South and North with zero advantages of either region), and unfriendly people. Examples of moderate/low cost of living areas with a strong job market and no income tax include: Sioux Falls, SD, Fargo, ND, greater Seattle region, greater DFW region, "parts" of Florida, Nashville, and southern NH.
@@KS5040 I can't dispute your travel experience, except the Dakotas, having better weather than KC? Growing up in a certain climate acclimates one to it so it doesn't seem so bad --- except the Dakotas, having better weather than KC -I guess if you like very cold weather. Unless you are some one who has never set down roots, home is always the best place. It comes down to a matter of sentiment. And is it necessary to be offensive by calling my hometown "a joke"? Thanks for replying.
Oh wow that would be great!! But no one cares about KC. It would just be good for the locals. .. and... If he said one was better than the other, it would be a shit storm. In fact, I'd say it's impossible to say ones better than the other. It's all Kansas City! KCK, KCMO we're all one city!! And the proof of this is in the Superbowl. From Raymore/Belton/Peculiar to Smithville. And from Lawrence to Odessa. We're all Kansas City!!!
There isn't four seasons here, we have summer ( it's hot 🥵) and winter (it's cold 🥶) one day it's summer and the next it's winter!! Think I'm kidding!! Yesterday it was 92 degrees , now it's 55 degrees ( in one day)
Correct Lawrence, Kansas was 15F this morning and it will be 85F by the end of the week in October! Absolutely absurdly awful weather most of the time.
Kansas city native from the Ks side. Kc isnt perfect but hey theres plenty of great things on both sides. Kcmo does have a higher crime rate. But hey heres something, we didn't burn down our city like other midwestern cities.
Yeah thats why people dumped gravel to fuel riots for protesters th throw all over certain areas and my sister who is an officer had to protect down town were there were supposed to be riots. Thats why my officer sister has to go to downtown where its ghetto for homicides etc. The KC, K side is known for being poor and ghetto. Who are we trying to kid?
@@ah5721 I only saw blm riots happening in the plaza on the kcmo side. The kck side does have poorer areas and ghettos but over the years its definitely changed and no riots here, except I wanna say overland park but thats because you know the people who live there are like.
FWIW, you don't necessarily have to wait for day to day for weather changes. While not extremely common, it is not unheard of to start the day in subfreezing weather and end up at 80F in the afternoon.
I will never forget when I was 16, 30 years ago it was in the 80's mid afternoon then the storms rolled in had a tornado, then the temperature dropped to the 30's and the sleet and ice started to come down, and by evening 10 inches of snow on the ground. This was in November, I was hunting with my dad down in Casseville, Mo. Born n raised in Kansas city
Hi, as a KC native I disagree with multiple points. Here are some plugs! 1. KC residents really appreciate the airport-I can see how it makes for a sad layover, but we know that getting to our gate is simple and quick, as well as getting to our bags when coming home. 2. There are tons of jobs in the greater KC area-think marketing, banking, the arts... 3. The Power and Light district downtown alone offers plenty of young adult opportunities for an evening out. The city feels younger and more energetic than St. Louis. 4. There’s plenty of city and clubs in the area, but a beautiful sunset in the country isn’t far away!
I have lived in Kansas City, Missouri, for over twenty years. Kansas City is a great place to live if you do NOT date or travel regularly. Make enough to live west of Troost, and your life will be boring, predictable, placid, and easy. I moved away this year, but i may move back to an expensive Cordish managed property downtown if I decide to move back. I lived in an expensive luxury apartment my last three years; I could accept nothing less. The city does not offer anything other than fine dining, shopping, and nice new luxury rental units. That is it. Dating and social networking are dead. Take up a hobby or hobbies. Go to church. The time will go by quicker. Am i wrong? Please let me know!
Ah yes, Kansas Shitty, one of the absolute WORST metro areas for single people in the country by far. The social culture is beyond backward, as far too many people there have that typical small minded and small city mentality. The nature of the "locals" is very cliquish and insular, they don't like to meet or make new friends from outside their closed circle of people they've known their entire lives basically. People also get married too young there, so there are even fewer single people around between 25-35 years of age especially. Glad I left there more than 15 years ago, there are far better places to live.
@KS5040 Where did you move? What do you recommend for people who can tolerate living in Kansas City, Missouri, but would like to begin dating? What are your City recommendations?
@@nneo100 It depends on what size city you're looking for as well as amenities and cost of living. I've lived in areas all over the country. You'd probably prefer more dynamic metro areas that get far more transplants like Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas, Austin, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, etc. Those places have far fewer locals and easy to meet newcomers that are often the norm.
Born and raised in KC. I hate it. Racially segregated is an understatement. Kansas City and all of its suburbs are some of the most racist in the country. Get out while you can lol.
Teighlor Davis Kansas is worse than Missouri in every way. The state has to pay people to move there or give them free land. That tells you that it sucks
If you live in Kansas then you know it's not flat... Biggest myth ever!! Might be bare, as in long stretches of fields. But it's not flat, it's a very hilly state. With some very scenic back highways, including the Flint Hills. ;)
Hi Briggs thank you for the education of different cities I'm learning a lot. I have a question I'm thinking about moving under a rock. Could you give me the top ten reason I shouldn't live under a rock I know suffocating is one of them could you give me more. 😆 lol
If KC is segregated, my perspective is, let each one choose where they can afford to live. You go to school in the district where you live and you are taxed accordingly. I'm no racist so don't go there. There's only one hyphenated American...Equatorial-American, which is determined by how isolated your previous generations lived in relation to the equator. The closer they were, the darker they were. We're created by one true Creator-God.
LOL, what a joke. The only reason why KC is cheap is because it is not a very desirable place to live period. Desirable places have increasing real estate prices and have lots people moving there. Kansas City has little to offer anyone that can't be found elsewhere in a much nicer natural setting.
We don't think of ourselves as being "in the middle of nowhere." We think of ourselves as being right in the center of the country where you can fly ANYWHERE in 3 hrs or less! But you got it dead right about the weather. There's an old saying: "IF YOU DONT LIKE THE WEATHER IN kc, JUST WAIT...ITLL CHANGE." Oh, by the way, we are building a new airport right now ,and we ARE a hub for Southwest Airlines. All the good schools are in the 'burbs. I think this may be true of many sprawling cities like KC
KC is in the middle of nowhere close to nothing remotely desirable. It costs more to fly out of MCI due to fewer flight choices compared to decades ago. I much prefer to be closer to other nearby cities, KC sure isn't that at all.
My dad was in a concentration camp in World War II, lost his whole entire family. Came here to the states after all that happened to him. The things he pounded into my head was, “life‘s too short to hate somebody we all bleed red” and still live by that rule.
Fellow Kc resident here! Great video 👍
Once you know the places to avoid the crime issue isn't a big deal. But ya you can definitely tell if you took a wrong turn. And I wouldn't advise walking alone at night, but this type of thing is common in most big cities
I used to live there, and along with many other people have fortunately left! The grass is much greener away from KC, only delusional homer locals think KC is anything great (which it isn't!).
@@KS5040 cope
I really enjoy watching your videos, im in the uk and without sounding disrespectful which im not,its really refreshing to hear a different take on American live not the crap we're fed.
I appreciate that!
i'm interested in what you're fed! we're fed stuff as well. can you tell us some things? thank you!
@@skoshunt excuse me what the shite are you on about ?.
I want to see a video on uk cities.
@@johnashley327 I'm sure there must be some on RUclips for you to watch ,I don't make videos I came across World According To Briggs purley by mistake. Plus I don't live in a city
The rivalry is not just split by the river, part is one side of the road to the other. Aptly being State Line Road.
How about 39th St. W?? Or how KU hospital looms over 39th St all the way to Broadway? You can't tell the difference between the two states there. Or Westport Rd/43rd Street. They are too connected to the point they're basically the same. The houses on State Line are the same on both sides all the way past 75th street
I mean.. I'm just saying!!!!
@@K.B.Williams Kansas is fucking gross tho
Nobody really cares. This is the problem with the US tbh.
It's easy to tell if you are in Missouri or Kansas. You're in KS if the gas is at least 10 cents higher and youre not dodging pot holes
And your house in KS is at least 20 percent more expensive than MO for the same floor plan.
Always wondered what happened to that "everybody's the same" message I heard all the time as a kid. It sounded good and brought people together.
Now its all about our diffrences and driving us all apart. Its really sad.
Nick Soapdish,
Coca-Cola on a hillside was advertising spin doctoring in the 60s. "Be all you can be" was the 70s. "He who dies with the most toys wins." was the 80s.
No one is the same. Goodness, who told you that? A beauty of life is that everyone is different!
Same and different...we all have our unique qualities, and diversity is part of what makes life interesting. Same, I think, meaning we are all of equal worth. Now if we could just celebrate our diversity and focus on connection vs tribalism. Just my opinion.
@@feliciasampson8032 Only one socio-economic group benefits from the rest of us being divided, and they spend a lot of time, money, and effort fostering our divisions. Have for centuries.
He said Kansas City MISSOURI is Diff than KCK and they’ll let you know. Those are fighting words. 😂 💯 I thought that was just the way I was raised 😆 So true though. When I tell a stranger I’m from Kansas City MO and they say “Oh Kansas!” I quickly correct them like “NO. Kansas City MISSOURI.”
I do the same and it get's annoying after a while
@@niyahsmith3821 agreed
Hey sup. I been see you on rumble on Tommy's lives !!
Moved to suburbs of KCMO almost 2 years ago and this video is spot on. The cost of living is SHOCKING really. We came from SoCal and yes, our house mortgage is the same as our condo rent and gas is cheaper but that is where the improvement ends. Food is more expensive, utilities are more expensive (per unit, not just overall to overcome size comparisons), general goods and services are more expensive when using local places, taxes are WAY more expensive... not to mention the astronomical amount of property taxes you pay on cars, boats, etc here. Literally double of what I paid in Cali and my car was 6 years newer then. Since COL is the main reason we moved, we won't be spending much longer here...
Yeah, taxes are very high in most areas of the Kansas City metro area. The problem is the rampant out of control tax increment finance district sales taxes rates for subsidized retail developments. This leads to insane sales taxes, especially at the municipal level. Throw in the KCMO income earnings tax, property taxes, etc, and you quickly discover why houses are "cheaper" there. It is better to buy in an area with appreciating house prices, lower taxes in at least one major category, and in a far less land locked region of the country.
I’m born and raised in Kansas City,MO.
Weather: “I have never seen in my 30 years of living here in Kansas City,MO a “TORNADO” drop in our city.. Kansas is “Flat” Kansas City is not, “we have many hills. Great “VIDEO”....❤️
Right born and raised here too never seen a tornado in my life
1980, raytown, 2012, Lee's summit, 1957, ruskin heights. I was in the first 2 I listed. One of my old bosses was in the ruskin tornado when he was a kid. Oh and, oak grove, 2018. I did the guttering on the storm damage repair after that one on almost every house and duplex that was hit. Look at the gaps in the years...... few and far between
Born and raised here and first tornado I was in was in Raytown in '92. Lees summit had one in 2012 after I moved back from Florida and then another in 2014. There have definitely been tornadoes here. Now saying it's flat was wrong. KC is full of hills
I lived in Kansas city Missouri for many years, coming from Italy, for me is the best state in the U. S.
Missouri is beautiful
@@kellysiefkas9595 yes it is
Missouri is a lot nicer than Kansas, I drove through Kansas and I felt sorry for some of those people who live in those isolated places
@@Grassyknolldallas kansas is just the road to colorado
@@kellysiefkas9595 And a toll road at that :-/
I live in Independence, MO and I used to work in the heart of KC in the Power & Light District doing maintenance. You got everything 100% correct, you just left out that during the summer it’s ridiculously humid. 😂 Great video, take care man!
I like a maintenance man 👨 at work ❤💑❤
Power and light has gotten to be a dicey place lately.
100% correct? The very first "fact" is false. Downtown and midtown KC are very hilly. It does start to level out the further out you go, but eastern KS and Westen MO are pretty hilly. Consider Lawrence, KS, the home of the University of KS about 50 miles west of KC. Jayhawk Blvd, the main st in the middle of campus runs on top of a very high hill (called "Mt. Oread'', but the "Mt." part is exaggerated), but still, it is a very arduous bicycle climb to the top. Segregation -- I have not lived anywhere else but, there is probably truth to this. And the general perception is that the KCMO school district is a mess. The two Kansas Cities: Ironically, the cultural heart of the KC area is on the MO side. All the major museums (Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is a great art museum, considering the size of KC, all the Major Sports teams, the main downtown, all are on the MO side.) Honestly, the KCKS side is kind of seen as KSMOs poorer sister. But KCKS/Wyndotte County have their "Dotte" pride! And also one of the best pro soccer teams in the country. But the wealthiest suburbs are on the KS side. It can be kind of complicated. Airport: the one in the photo has been completely demolished and being rebuilt to the current fashions. But, yes, it is too far out, there was a belief KC was going to expand out to it, but that did not happen. The distant parking at the airport: I had a job requiring a lot of travel and there are buses that constantly circulate between the airport and the distant parking and I don't think I ever had to wait over 10 minutes for a bus. Streetcar: yes there is just one little line thru downtown now but the more extensive line now under construction will link the three main cultural parts of the urban core, Downtown, Westport, and the Plaza/UMKC area and I think will be a real game changer for KC. Already a lot of development occurring due to this. He has his time frame wrong about the demise of streetcars in KC, this happened in the 50s and was probably partially due to the GM/Firestone conspiracy, if you don't know about that check it out. But, yes, you really do have to have a car to get around KC, this is one of its biggest faults. KC is too spread out. Ironically, even in the burbs, the "New Urbanism" is taking root. There is the bus system, but, growing up in and still living in the burbs, there is a prejudice that it is just for poor people. I am not a big sports fan, but, KC is a big sports town, so if you are big sports fan you will probably like it. Right now, I can't think of what else to dispute here without reviewing the video so I will stop.
@@dconov all I gotta do is hum while listenin to whatever anyone’s sayin, it makes them make much more sense.
@Shotgun Cat I grew up in northern Nevada bruv
I miss seeing these kind of videos.
We love you Briggs. You had a good mom, she was right.
I got lucky with my parents too. They taught me three things.
1) Do what is right.
2) Be honest.
3) Keep your word.
And my dad added one extra. ''If a mans giving you a hard time and just won't let you be.''
4) Poke 'em in the chops! ( Maybe one day I'll learn what poke and chops mean?)
Peace, it's good karma.
I am from Austria and I love watching your Videos. Keep up the good work Mr.Briggs!!
Thank you
His videos are amazing! Btw, Marcel your hott.
I hate that any place is still segregated. I think it was important to bring up. Maybe one day we as a society can all look at each other as equals and try to actually respect people who look different than us... hopefully
Roasting Cities 😊
I have lived in KCMO since I was born except for a short time in St. Charles Mo and by the way they have a great old town next to the Missouri river. Anyway I love it here even with the exciting weather 🤣! I have 2 grown kids one has been looking at moving around the country although he's very good at his career so when he is job shopping KC always tops the salary! I am 56 so all I can say is my kids and niece have no shortage of a social life. I do agree with you that it really is not a good place to live without a car, I am trying out the bus line since I have moved to independence and it has a stop in front of my apartment building, I will see how it goes! But the train is not bad I have only used it for fun or traveling out of town. I think most people here are very proud and happy to be here. I think it's a shame you didn't mention the historic Plaza shopping area it's beautiful and has several gorgeous fountains! People travel far and wide just to see it! Have a great day.
Being born and raised here I thank you and I will tell you that it's very accurate, but I wouldn't live anywhere else. The rivalry is really, really deep and has a lot of layers that not everyone knows. Segregation is very prevalent everywhere in my city and yes schools are the biggest part, but it's not the charter schools that caused this issue, it is red lining in our city and gentrification that has caused the problems with our school district. Most of our white students attend schools on the Westside of our city, the borderline is a street called Troost Ave., that is where majority of our private schools are and where property values are extremely over priced. I could go on, but that's enough😊but thank you for your video. We have our faults, but I love my city!!
Also before you @ me for being white .I grew up with black friends, I don't care if your black white brown or mocha colored people are people and are products of their environment. I have lived without electricity washed my clothes by hand in the tub hung them out to dry, worked two jobs while pregnant and lived off state assistance. Some people segregate themselves instead of working to get themselves out if poverty or moving to a better place with more opportunities. Then have the nerve to say they are poor not because of bad decisions but because the world owes them for being the wrong color.
@@ah5721 just research my city and it's history. I know it and leaving more about it daily. The black community did not ask for a whole highway to be built in the middle of their neighborhood. Seriously, do the research and then we can have a real conversation about facts and not presumptions. I know where I was born and raised, I know what I have seen happen and now working to change it...I know and love my city period. ❤
@@ah5721 also in not like others, describing my skin color or others can be insulting depending on who you're talking to...fyi... I'm not a color I'm African American.
I am a married, retired U.S. Marine who has been living in Philippines for the past 28 years, and in Puerto Princesa City for the past 17 years. I have watched (and liked in most instances) hundreds of your videos. I even like most of your jokes. We considering moving back to the states and your videos are greatly assisting my decision making progress. Right now, I am considering El Paso due to the large and modern military base, reasonable cost of living, modest crime rate, warm to hot climate. I am also considering Jacksonville NC, and Clarksville, TN. It would be great to see a video sometime in the future comparing cities with nearby military bases for the benefit of military retirees, veterans, and even active duty. Base amenities including hospitals, commissaries, amenities, and the proximity of veterans cemeteries and VA facilities are important as well as the surrounding cities and their amenities and advantages. Again, thanks for your good work and may God continue bless you and your family. David McQueen.
Yeah, I cannot argue with this video. I was born and raised in KCMO and everything you stated is accurate. My husband and I have recently relocated to one of your favorite cities, El Paso. The crime in KC is getting out of control, the weather sucks in the winter and the racial tension is thick. However, most Kansas Citians love the airport. Keep up the good work!!!
Airport is too far away. Renovating it was necessary though, admittedly
Texas is full of racists for the most part according to my Texan friend except for Austin I think it was
@@ah5721 Maybe, but because El Paso is a border town, the culture here is alot different from the typical south.
KCMO is a fun place to visit though. Great BBQ and the foundations are cool. Love the Plaza.
On point Briggs! Native of Kansas City transplant to Georgia...from bad to worse. Love your channel,
Thank you.
This video is crazy accurate!! Except for the city being flat everything else is spot on!
EXACTLY! If you think it's flat, take a bicycle from the Plaza to Downtown!
And the airport is called KCI, not MCI.. It says MCI on itineraries and airport tickets because it used to be called Mid Continent Airport but they changed the name to Kansas City Int'l in the 1970's. No one, I mean NO ONE, calls it MCI unless they're out of towners.
Still an accurate video that deserves props
Exactly mate Kansas City Missouri is pretty hilly and steep and the state of Missouri in general has some beautiful hills, bluffs, mountains, and vallies located in the rugged Ozarks in Missouri.
@@K.B.Williams Technically the airport code is still MCI even though it is known as KC International but yes, it is more commonly referred to as KCI.
I lived in Kansas Ciity from the age of 10 in 1966 untti 1982 when I left the nest. If you can't drive don't move to KC. It is very segregated and there are lots of racists who like it that way. If you want to find a mate don't move to KC, the dating scene sucks. The winters are bitter. I don't totally agree with Briggs about the summers. Sometimes it is nice but there are many dsys when it is blazing hot.
Today it's 4 degrees, snowing, & no warm-up in sight. Convinced?
KC gets very little snow and cold most of the time, however. The heat and humidity in KC is infinitely worse than any winter.
1 week later and, it was almost back up to freezing today and, the 8" of snow started to melt!!!! I'm stoked! Lol
@@stephenreese3591 Some years KC barely gets any type of winter weather compared to areas further north. The heat and humidity in KC is truly awful by comparison.
And now it’s 57 ha ha
@@KS5040God try to have curly hair pray for me
I live in Kansas City. I love this vid
Consider doing s video on best places to be on social security?
Who else thinks that he needs to change his name to 'America according to Briggs'?
Whenever he does a non-America video a lot of viewers tend to complain. 🤷♂️
@@clayton1117 oh I didn't know that
@@clayton1117 cause they are SENSITIVE SNOWFLAKES
Another bad thing about Kansas City is my ex-wife lives there
Lol 😂
Happy you mentioned the rivalry! You forgot to mention Kansas stinks, Missouri is the king of KC.
HUZZAH! You are so right.
Missouri has always been full of loser racist so it's the segregated dumpster fire of the midwest. Rock Chalk Jayhawk Osceola Stomp!
Mark McCombs misery
CandyAssCommie Yass! RCJ!
CandyAssCommie ok NGL when they destroyed Osceola they were terrorists. They were in the right but they used it as an excuse to be terrorists basically. The ones from Missouri were terrorists too
Topic Request: Cities with the worst Public Transportation
How about: Cities with the worst Attitude?
Cities with the worst public transportation is 'Any City in America'. Living abroad does this
@@mawile2468 You must not have been to New York. They keep pace with Europe pretty well. I've been all over the world as well.
Worst public transportation?
1: Los Angeles
2:Las Vegas
3: Detroit
Those are my picks
@@khalilt6508
1. Tokyo
2. Nagasaki
3. London
4. Bangkok
5. Brisbane
Puts Los Angeles to shame. Grew up in Los Angeles btw. And wheres the public transportation when you need to go to, say, Palmdale or Bakersfield? Japan in particular's public transportation kills what the U.S has
Not sure where you get the idea of "People get fired up about KCK vs KCMO." I'm from Kansas, KCMO is better than KCK and I've never met someone who disagrees.
People from North Kansas City don't want to be associated with KC, K because KC,K is ghetto.
It’s sooo funny but true, Love KCMO!!! Some time I even get a little home sick.
More More Thing Briggs. KCMO is Hilly Than Denver!!!!!!
Missouri in general has a bunch of rollin hills.
The schools are not really segregated in the metro area. They are really mixed more on the Kansas side. There are higher crime areas that bring our numbers up, but there are lots of terrific neighborhoods and mixes of cultures on both sides of the state line. It’s also a friendly place, and we have so much great barbecue
#1, the Segregation in the schools was less in the 1990's because they had what was called the Desegregation Act. Where they would pay cabs and buses to bring kids from all around the Metro into the city to desegregate the inner city schools more. But when they tricked the students into believing a test that was being given in the cafeteria while sitting with 100 of your closest friends, was not important and would not matter at all to your grade or school, the student's ignored the tests and talked with friends instead and the majority failed the test. A few months later, those test scores were the reason the city shut down the Deseg Project. Leaving thousands of students without a way to learn. Some even were refused entry into their local schools as they were told they "Had their chance at that black school"
4:17 What's that NYPD cop doing in a video about Kansas City?
Lots of the scenes were not in K.C.
They’re just to show context I believe
He's a bored pos ...
This city is so divided that you could take a piece of chalk and draw a line down a certain road and you would be shocked at how accurate it is. It was that way when I lived here in the 70's and it's the same when I moved back in the 2000's. It's very sad.
I enjoy watching you videos. However, I can't help but ask; did you get your information regarding Kansas City from Greg or from a disgruntled old cowboy riding an old horse?
I'm 77 years young. Except for my Collegiate Days and my time in the Military, I've lived in the greater Kansas City Missouri Metro areas all my life.
From a pilot's standpoint, KCI -- Kansas City International Airport to locals a.k.a. MCI to pilots, is one of the safest airports in the USA with respect to aircraft approach, landing and departure. It also has close- by parking across the airport drive from each of the three terminal buildings. The airport is located about 20 miles north from the center of downtown Kansas City, Missouri with easy freeway access from Downtown, and all North, East, South and West suburban areas).
The greater Kansas City Missouri/Kansas metro area has some really nice "Kansas City Missouri/Kansas Proper" residential areas and numerous really nice suburban areas including numerous lake community areas with the Greater Metro Area. The crime rate in "most" Kansas City residential areas, and especially in the suburbs, is actually very low. Most large cities (cities the size of Kansas City and larger) have high-crime-rate areas, and Kansas City is no different in that respect; however, most of the so-called high-crime areas in the Kansas City are safe during daylight hours, and it seems that most serious crimes in the high-rate crime areas seem to occur at night.
The weather in our part of the country is rather hard to predict due to our central location in the USA being an area were weather systems from the gulf of Mexico, the southwest (Texas and Oklahoma), the west and northwest commonly merge not to mention the effects caused by the jet stream movement. We get spring rains and thunderstorms with lightening shows, hot and somewhat humid summers, nice fall weather and a few snows causing icy roads in the winter; however, the highway - street - road snow and nice removal is usually quick and efficient citywide.
Kansas City also has lots of fountains, parks, events or all types, a wide variety of great food establishments, great BBQ, good jazz, a multitude of sporting venues including the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Royals, a big Speedway, the American Royal, Rodeos, Sights worthy of seeing, farmers markets in numerous locations, the Truman Library, Concerts or all kinds, a really good Art Gallery, a History Museum, all manner or religious churches/houses of worship, good schools, good medical facilities/hospitals, all manner of annual festivals, and etc. and etc. Also, the manufacturing and other business enterprises are rather varied resulting in a balance the creates local economic stability. As the song says - There's a lot to do in Kansas city. Furthermore; it you can't buy it in Kansas City, you probably don't need it.
In other words, Kansas City, in my opinion, is not a bad place to live or retire, if you have a vehicle. You are right about needing a vehicle if you live in Kansas City. By-the-way, the Kansas City Greater Metro Area is not flat - once you get out of the downtown area, it is a somewhat hilly metro area with some of the main drags being located in what used to be,, years ago, called valleys. No disrespect, but I think I know more about Kansas City that you because I have lived here (in Kansas City) for many years - most of my life - as I previously mentioned. And, as you know, statistics can be very misleading depending on 1) what data is collected to establish the statistics, and 2) the personal agendas of the people collecting and reporting the statistics.
So. I was there a year ago to see my girl it was amazing and gas was extremely cheap. Its also beautiful.
Missouri has by far the cheapest gas prices in the country.
Yup; I lived in st Joseph 50 mi to the north. Only 2 places to go ; Omaha zoo or kc . Nothing to the west . Denver a day drive . Drugs from every directions . No spring or fall . Heater straight too ac . The muggy buggy belt . But great people there . Give you respect and always a helping hand . 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The straight from winter to summer is too true. Annoying af.
When I lived in the Kansas City area in the 90's, the county (Jackson) had a property tax on vehicles that you had to pay every year. It was over $100 for me, I had a car I bought new for $10k and paid a sales tax, and the yearly property tax. License and registration are not included in that and have to be paid every year also.
Property taxes on cars made me mad . I sold my car for scrap once and they were still sending to moms house Property taxes for a vehicle I hadn't owned in 5 years. I finally was able to track down the sold papers and my mom was able to iron it out when I lived in Arizona
Can you do Honolulu, Fort Lauderdale and Phoenix. Also, can you do 10 Reasons to Move to Miami, Tampa, Orlando and bring back some 10 reasons to move to cities you deleted.
If I had to live in a city again it would be Honolulu. Lived there for a year and a half great place great people out of the tourist zone.
I’m from KC and yea your absolutely right 😂
CW 1 Have lived in KC for a little under 20 years and before that Chicago. I agree. It’s all correct. 😂😂
Samb1011TEK lol
Everything but "Nice Summers" that had me cackling
Nailed it! Didn't mention the Johnson County bubble. They are very comfortable in their own little world.
Exactly mate and they hate Missouri.
Hate it until they want see a Royals or Chiefs game. Go to the Zoo , visit an art museum or art show on the Plaza. Listen to the Symphony or attend the KC ballet. Maybe drink a beer in Westport or the Power and Light District ? Hate the Mo side until they get bored and need something to do
JoCO is in another world for sure. One lady I helped at work said her starter she bought for her daughter and I thought a 3 bed 2 bath one floor and basement. Nope it was 6 bedrooms 3 baths and 🥴🤯 worth $400,000!
Kansas City is like most major cities, the city itself has many negatives, but the suburbs are great. I worked in downtown KC for 40 years, but as soon as I could moved to the suburbs. It is too dangerous to live in KC proper.
Kansas City has some good food
Best BBQ on earth!
Arthur Bryant’s, baby!!!!
@@jend8759 Only because it's cheap and you get helllla meat. Jack Stack is where it's at!!
Kev Electric Highway I respectfully beg to differ, sir! 😊
Jen D AGREED
YOU ROCK BRIGGSY
Thank you
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs I second that. Love your videos!
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs you’re lying about the airport most travelers says we have the easiest airport ever
Become an Uber driver, and you'll soon realize all cities are segregated. Cultures don't like to mix. It's always been that way.
Houston Texas is very very mixed culturally and racially
@@K.B.Williams It still has plenty of segregation. Just because it's mixed doesn't mean it's not segregated.
@@mindfulmaximalist9962 How is something segregated if it's mixed?
@@K.B.Williams not the sharpest crayon in the box
@@K.B.Williams The US is a very diverse (mixed) country. How can you call any location in it segregated?
Yes, I am From KCK and it is a whole new world across State line
Briggs I absolutely enjoy your videos keep up the amazing work and stay safe
You're right about the nice suburbs around KC. I been to Lee's Summit and let me tell you, them Moms are something else...
Oh wow you're right! LMAO!! Lee Summit mom's, and grandma's for that matter
Lol!
@@K.B.Williams Haha I don't know what it is. Especially downtown at Smoke's Brewing Co or many of the other bars down there.
Lees Sumit has nothing on the Overland Park Ladies 😬.
@@ah5721 Well, that may be but I believe many of women in Overland Park are married. It's a nice place to settle down with a family.
Lee’s Summit people are very friendly blue springs are very rude people and Raytown Mo area have really rude people
Love all your videos. Good information. You also make me laugh very entertaining 😂
I appreciate that
alison webster I so agree😂. Love his voice and he is so quick with the ‘yanks’😂😂😂
What I'm learning from this channel is big cities suck to live in.
Briggs you make great edutainment!! love the comedy & sarcasm!!!👍💯 Thank you & your views of the states & towns is what sets your channel & videos apart love watching! I'm going to "stop Typing" 🤣🤣🤣
I’m from Kansas City and you are most definitely right about in the middle of no where
KC Native here. Very valid criticisms. Wouldn't trade it for the world though.
There are many cities that are far better to live in than Kansas City. I left many years ago along with most people I know and am far more successful now than if I ever stayed in that joke of a city!
The state line in Kansas City has nothing to do with the Missouri River. The Missouri River divides Kansas City from North Kansas City. Which are two different cities.
The state line issue is marked by counties. Jackson Co. is Kansas City MO. // Wyandotte Co. is Kansas City Kansas // Johnson Co. Kansas is connected by a street call Stateline Rd
This dude just does some brief look up on a place and will screw up some facts. Smh 🤦🏾♂️ he needs to research a little more thorough. Then he wonders why people rag on him
The river is technically a state line on 635. That's kck to kcmo. Just in the northland.
Oh, that is true. We lived an easy walk from State Line Road. The rain fell and the sun shined on both sides of the road just the same. Why argue?
It is in the bite thing in the corner
Who cares it’s Kansas City lol
Great videos, I enjoy your channel. Greetings From Beaverton Oregon.
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Kansas City is not flat! That would be Kansas, the state.
Hilly is the way I would have described it. Its like he has only been in the airport and is doing a list from an outsider looking in
We have flint hills and glacial hills ks. Type that in. We aren't flat buddy
That's my home City KCMO 4 Life lol
I live in Kansas City KS, Wait that's not fair you guys get a cool abriviation
Kcmo 4 LIFE
I am from Chicago & Kansas city area is the Best place in the World 🌎
@@zachary456 Original Dotte!
FACTZ
love your vids
Great video but speaking on the segregation in Kansas city is mainly from west of troost line but somehow the city came up with a lot of money now its expanding Eastward.
In 1964, I worked briefly at the Uptown Theatre in KC. It was a big screen movie place. You could buy a ticket if white. 16 years later, the Uptown was a large night club. I attended a show with my girl friend and her two sisters. We got a table near the stage. I didn't walk around taking documentary photographs, but I was likely the only white person in the building that night. Made me smile.
Kansas is flat, much of Missouri, including Kansas City, is hilly. I live in Denver, near mountains, but largely flat.
KC has some damn fine women, I'll give it that.
Really?? I mean sure we do, but there are other cities that have KC beat.. by far
@@K.B.Williams dude I'm from Arkansas. When the pickings are slim, a trip to KC feels like a babe convention. It's all perspective lol
@@chrisman3965 LMAO!! Arkansas? Makes sense then lol
Word there are some beautiful women out there....thing is I don't know why he didn't shine more light on the bbq
How fine any thicc ladies there?
FYI The one Thing About KC. It Ain't Flat!!!! Hilly as Hell!!! Real Bad. Fun in a Yearly Ice Storm!!!!!
Its not hilly like San Francisco hills but you are correct. Oklahoma City or Dallas are flat. Missouri as a whole is very hilly.
@@jameshickok2349 Yepper, Ya want Flat Ya havta Drive out by Dodge City. Big Myth Kansas is Flat Ya sure the Far West is. The Flint Hills are all along the Eastern Side of State. Missouri on the other Hand Ain't Nothing But Hills.
@@jameshickok2349 Yep you got it brother.
SF is way more hilly
@@T3Daioh2003Azumanga If you go down to Hermann Missouri it extremely hilly as hell.
I grew up on a farm outside of Kansas City, Missouri and lived in the city itself for about 13 years. Its a really nice place. I never felt crime was an issue because I avoided the high crime areas. It is clean and friendly with great food and live music. What caused me to move was the weather. If you like cold weather and snow, you will be fine. I don't. The last winter I was there it snowed at least once a week from Thanksgiving to Easter. One week snowed 8 inches and the next week it snowed another 12 inches on top of that. No one could go anywhere. The next fall I moved to Los Angeles.
KC always has the worst of all seasons, that is one reason why the cost of living is not as high as other places. It just isn't a desirable place to live based on the nasty weather alone for more than 2/3 of the year.
Kansas City metropolitan is unique in the fact that if you are not in the criminal element you can stay away from it even in the city where as a lot of other cities you can’t so even though we’re like number 4 most violent city in America really is just the criminal element and the occasional innocent bystander
I never understood the "KC is a dangerous place" thing until I started working at one of the hospitals during "The Bloody Summer". Shit got REAL bad. And yeah the KCK vs KCMO is a real thing, but ask any KCK person and they know at heart that KCMO is the real city.
Best thing about KC for me is that the city has so much character. Drive 5 miles in one direction and you're in a completely different neighborhood/district. You always know where you're at.
39th Street represent ✨💪
5:49 Heh, no, KC isn't near the epicenter of Tornado Alley. That's *literally*, not figuratively, Norman, Oklahoma, a 7 hour drive away. Heck, if you're in Oklahoma City, just 20 minutes away from Norman, your odds of being in a tornado drop by 90%. By the time you're in KC, honestly you're almost into Lane County, Oregon levels of tornado prone. Which is to say, yeah, it happens, but it's going to be one of those things that makes the news because it's one of those once-a-year-or-less events.
Oak grove should be so lucky......
I've only been 5 miles away from a tornado and that was a decade ago. Driving rain were you can't see is a huge deal though.
Good to know
I love Kansas City, Missouri. It is beautiful, friendly, has lakes, forests, beautiful parks, a super zoo, great food, and wonderful suburbs.
Super zoo????????????
Hate the zoos. Never a fan of zoos. Too childish for me
Awesome video I live nearly 2 hrs north of KC
I’ve lived for over 30 years in KC.There are many great things about the city and yet I agree 100% that you were spot on with your list of the negatives. Great job!
The Kansas City Scouts are making a comaback...as a tier II junior hockey, the North American Hockey League for next season. That's one thing about Kansas City that I'm looking forward to.
I just returned from a trip to Kansas City and really enjoyed it. I stayed just North of the Power & Light District. What I was most impressed with was all the prewar architecture, it was absolutely stunning. Every block had another beauty. The KC Streetcar was convenient if I wanted to get around downtown but actually spent a fortune on Uber & Lyft there.
Love your channel and personality, keep it up! From australia
Can you do a top ten reasons to move/not to move to Nashville, Tennessee? I live here and we have seen rapid population growth so people are clearly considering moving to Nashville
Summers are pleasant compared to Houston. I've lived in both. Summer is hot and HUMID. Spring and fall are nice, when we get them. 2018 deprived us of both spring and fall. Thanks KC
Summer is horrid in KC. Houston is not even remotely applicable to most areas of the US as it is so awfully hot and humid. To get four equal longer seasons you have to not be as far south overall. This means well north of KC.
I hate that city. Just not a place you go out of your way to visit unless forced to.
I've lived in KC for 45 years. I travel as well. This is 100% accurate.
Most of it is sis lol
Been to KC a lot, family there. Not only is the airport 20 miles north, but the TSA there is absurd. When we went through the metal detector, 4 out or 5 of us set it off, and one was a TSA agent starting her shift. I had a small key in my wallet, OK maybe but my wife set it off as well. What set it off? The hooks on her bra. I filed a complaint with the TSA that probably ended up as TP. Never heard back or flown through there again.
Born and raised in Kansas City and I am 67 years old now I would say this was very accurate. You briefly mentioned that there are some great suburbs. You should’ve expounded that Kansas City sucks! But many of the suburbs are some of the best places to live in the United States of America. Including great schools with diversity and excellent education and pretty good cost-of-living. But you hit the nail on the head with the water department or did they screw up. A few decades ago the United States federal government would’ve paid for half of the water improvement. But our stupid city Council said well we didn’t have the money for even 1/2 of the cost which doesn’t make sense if they would’ve sold bonds they could’ve paid for it. Now the residents are stuck with paying for the entire price plus inflation. Another thing you didn’t mention is Kansas City metropolitan area city Council has its head up it’s rear end , we have never had excellent city government. I’ve moved to Chiang Mai Thailand now in my retirement years and I love it. I still own five houses in Kansas City
Only the locals generally think that the KC suburbs are great places to live. They are not any better than most suburbs in any other part of the country that are more white collar in nature. Most of them are all exactly the same, painfully dull and boring. Johnson County, KS has similar educational attainment to just about any other suburban white collar counties in other metro areas, nothing really unique. Real estate prices aren't really very good in Johnson County as they pack in houses closely together with little privacy, and property taxes aren't exactly low. Combine that with income and very high sales taxes along with vehicle regs/tags, and cost of living really isn't that good at all. I can think of other higher quality of life areas of the US that perform better, with far better weather, better outdoor recreation, and a multitude of other factors. Sure, you may have to pay more to live there than KC but it is certainly worth it.
KS5040 Where would you recommend? Looking to relocate my family. We have three little kids and love the outdoors.
@@falco2k I prefer areas with lots of Tech jobs, so more upscale areas of the Seattle metro area (obviously outside the city limits) Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, all nice areas. I also like Fort Collins, Colorado and some of the areas south of there like Lafayette and Erie. Those are very nice high quality of life places with plenty of good paying jobs around and thousands of things to do outdoors compared to anything remotely close to KC. Other areas with good access to the outdoors would be suburban areas of the Twin Cities, a quick drive to anything further north with lakes, woods, and trails everywhere. Northern New England is also nice as well, not as many jobs, but great access to outdoors, and lots of good paying biomedical, tech, and other research jobs near Boston. I'm not a big fan of the Southeast because I don't personally enjoy heat and humidity. Boone and Asheville, NC have great access to all types of outdoor recreation by the Blue Ridge Pkwy and Appalachian trail.
Ish My Dog ;Keep to the smaller suburbs. KS5040 loves the blue states. I advise you to steer clear of them. Seattle area, Twin Cities, and Colorado are toxic. First of all the Twin Cities is too fucking cold. Sorry for my French but it’s true. Seattle is too cloudy and rainy. It will depress you. Colorado has lovely weather. But it is turning very toxic with its extreme liberal attitudes.Colorado Springs would be my choice if I went to Colorado. Great hiking and outdoor activities and a much more conservative community due to the Air Force Academy. If you have a young family I recommend states that are tax friendly to help you build net worth. Steer clear of Washington ,California, States that will tax you to death and keep you from building net worth. If you like the cold Idaho, but I personally prefer Arizona, Texas,And Utah. These are family friendly conservative communities with low crime and good education. And low taxes. Keep in mind blue states will tax and spend your money to death. It’s true you can’t get ahead. Blue states are killing their middle class. I recommend And extensive RUclips search of videos for areas you’re interested in. And then a two week vacation exploring the possible new city. Always test it out before you make a move. I am living in Chiangmai Thailand for five years now and I love the weather and I love the culture. We haveNo COVID-19 in the country neither does Vietnam most Asian countries like South Korea Japan and Taiwan have defeated this pandemic. And are living virus free. It’s sad to watch the United States struggle. Best of luck with your search
@@DavidWilliams-qr5yj Your broad brush examples are flatly wrong. Texas and Utah are not "low tax at all" even though they are historically red. Texas has astronomical property taxes for areas anywhere close to major metro areas. It also has a poor over quality of life and not close to any desirable natural areas or outdoor activities. Utah has very high taxes, and not much respect for natural areas overall. Salt Lake City metro area has horrid air quality. Idaho also is a very high tax state even though it is a "red state." The US has had failed leadership from both political parties for a long time now, it is nothing new and certainly depressing.
How about a program on "The Best Cities/States for Law-Abiding Citizens?" Thanks, good work always.
This Video actually had Awesome 😎 Narration.💯
One thing I do not like about MCI is that it is a good distance from the actual city itself
It's called KCI..
I know, it says MCI on your plane ticket but it's still called KCI.
Very accurate! I have lived there for a few years and love it, but you were definitely correct in everything you said
Kansas City is a joke, there are many far better places to live that don't cost much more.
How many times do I have to correct people here? His very first "fact" about the flatness of KC is false. Where do you actually live?
@@KS5040 Examples, please!
@@dconov I've lived all over the country, been away from KC for over 10 years, don't miss it in the least. KC is a high tax area with horrid weather, (worst of the South and North with zero advantages of either region), and unfriendly people. Examples of moderate/low cost of living areas with a strong job market and no income tax include: Sioux Falls, SD, Fargo, ND, greater Seattle region, greater DFW region, "parts" of Florida, Nashville, and southern NH.
@@KS5040 I can't dispute your travel experience, except the Dakotas, having better weather than KC? Growing up in a certain climate acclimates one to it so it doesn't seem so bad --- except the Dakotas, having better weather than KC -I guess if you like very cold weather. Unless you are some one who has never set down roots, home is always the best place. It comes down to a matter of sentiment. And is it necessary to be offensive by calling my hometown "a joke"? Thanks for replying.
kick the oxygen habit lol 3:57
You sound like a guy who's been watching riots all week
He went down to the plaza that week.... lol
Correct about the e tax and the weather. Wait 5 minutes and it will change. Have lived here all my life. Take care.
We need a KC MO vs KC KS video!
Oh wow that would be great!! But no one cares about KC. It would just be good for the locals. .. and... If he said one was better than the other, it would be a shit storm. In fact, I'd say it's impossible to say ones better than the other. It's all Kansas City! KCK, KCMO we're all one city!! And the proof of this is in the Superbowl.
From Raymore/Belton/Peculiar to Smithville. And from Lawrence to Odessa. We're all Kansas City!!!
Kev Electric Highway but you admit it’ll be a good watch, no?
There isn't four seasons here, we have summer ( it's hot 🥵) and winter (it's cold 🥶) one day it's summer and the next it's winter!! Think I'm kidding!! Yesterday it was 92 degrees , now it's 55 degrees ( in one day)
Correct Lawrence, Kansas was 15F this morning and it will be 85F by the end of the week in October! Absolutely absurdly awful weather most of the time.
Kansas city native from the Ks side. Kc isnt perfect but hey theres plenty of great things on both sides. Kcmo does have a higher crime rate. But hey heres something, we didn't burn down our city like other midwestern cities.
Yeah thats why people dumped gravel to fuel riots for protesters th throw all over certain areas and my sister who is an officer had to protect down town were there were supposed to be riots. Thats why my officer sister has to go to downtown where its ghetto for homicides etc. The KC, K side is known for being poor and ghetto. Who are we trying to kid?
@@ah5721 I only saw blm riots happening in the plaza on the kcmo side. The kck side does have poorer areas and ghettos but over the years its definitely changed and no riots here, except I wanna say overland park but thats because you know the people who live there are like.
FWIW, you don't necessarily have to wait for day to day for weather changes. While not extremely common, it is not unheard of to start the day in subfreezing weather and end up at 80F in the afternoon.
I will never forget when I was 16, 30 years ago it was in the 80's mid afternoon then the storms rolled in had a tornado, then the temperature dropped to the 30's and the sleet and ice started to come down, and by evening 10 inches of snow on the ground.
This was in November, I was hunting with my dad down in Casseville, Mo.
Born n raised in Kansas city
Hi, as a KC native I disagree with multiple points. Here are some plugs!
1. KC residents really appreciate the airport-I can see how it makes for a sad layover, but we know that getting to our gate is simple and quick, as well as getting to our bags when coming home.
2. There are tons of jobs in the greater KC area-think marketing, banking, the arts...
3. The Power and Light district downtown alone offers plenty of young adult opportunities for an evening out. The city feels younger and more energetic than St. Louis.
4. There’s plenty of city and clubs in the area, but a beautiful sunset in the country isn’t far away!
I have lived in Kansas City, Missouri, for over twenty years. Kansas City is a great place to live if you do NOT date or travel regularly. Make enough to live west of Troost, and your life will be boring, predictable, placid, and easy.
I moved away this year, but i may move back to an expensive Cordish managed property downtown if I decide to move back. I lived in an expensive luxury apartment my last three years; I could accept nothing less. The city does not offer anything other than fine dining, shopping, and nice new luxury rental units. That is it. Dating and social networking are dead. Take up a hobby or hobbies. Go to church. The time will go by quicker. Am i wrong? Please let me know!
Ah yes, Kansas Shitty, one of the absolute WORST metro areas for single people in the country by far. The social culture is beyond backward, as far too many people there have that typical small minded and small city mentality. The nature of the "locals" is very cliquish and insular, they don't like to meet or make new friends from outside their closed circle of people they've known their entire lives basically. People also get married too young there, so there are even fewer single people around between 25-35 years of age especially. Glad I left there more than 15 years ago, there are far better places to live.
@KS5040 Where did you move? What do you recommend for people who can tolerate living in Kansas City, Missouri, but would like to begin dating? What are your City recommendations?
@@nneo100 It depends on what size city you're looking for as well as amenities and cost of living. I've lived in areas all over the country. You'd probably prefer more dynamic metro areas that get far more transplants like Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas, Austin, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, etc. Those places have far fewer locals and easy to meet newcomers that are often the norm.
Thanks for answering my questions! 🙂You have confirmed some of the cities I planned on possible relocation.
Born and raised in KC. I hate it. Racially segregated is an understatement. Kansas City and all of its suburbs are some of the most racist in the country. Get out while you can lol.
great vid
Thank you
One reason not to move to Kansas City Missouri? It's in Missouri. That should be on the list.
Us Kansans nicknamed it misery for a reason 👀😂
Teighlor Davis Kansas is worse than Missouri in every way. The state has to pay people to move there or give them free land. That tells you that it sucks
@@dirtydinner2432 in every way?? Really? How about crime and education?
Kev Electric Highway I mean there can’t be much crime when barely any people live somewhere so I guess that’s a plus
Teighlor Davis Us Californians nicknamed it Missassholeri for a reason 👀🤣
That earning tax made all public transit free in KC
This whole video had me like, “yeah seems about right” except for the flat part though, that’s Kansas. It’s my home though
If you live in Kansas then you know it's not flat... Biggest myth ever!! Might be bare, as in long stretches of fields. But it's not flat, it's a very hilly state. With some very scenic back highways, including the Flint Hills. ;)
Hi Briggs thank you for the education of different cities I'm learning a lot. I have a question I'm thinking about moving under a rock. Could you give me the top ten reason I shouldn't live under a rock I know suffocating is one of them could you give me more. 😆 lol
I’m glad you said Kansas City, Missouri not Kansas City, Kansas. 😂😂😂
Dont flatter yourself Kansas is Country and boring Missouri has way more things to do 🤣🤣🤣
@@peachymyah5385 if you watched this 8 months ago, you would know what I was referring too. 🙄
If KC is segregated, my perspective is, let each one choose where they can afford to live. You go to school in the district where you live and you are taxed accordingly. I'm no racist so don't go there. There's only one hyphenated American...Equatorial-American, which is determined by how isolated your previous generations lived in relation to the equator. The closer they were, the darker they were. We're created by one true Creator-God.
LOL, what a joke. The only reason why KC is cheap is because it is not a very desirable place to live period. Desirable places have increasing real estate prices and have lots people moving there. Kansas City has little to offer anyone that can't be found elsewhere in a much nicer natural setting.
We don't think of ourselves as being "in the middle of nowhere." We think of ourselves as being right in the center of the country where you can fly ANYWHERE in 3 hrs or less! But you got it dead right about the weather. There's an old saying: "IF YOU DONT LIKE THE WEATHER IN kc, JUST WAIT...ITLL CHANGE." Oh, by the way, we are building a new airport right now ,and we ARE a hub for Southwest Airlines. All the good schools are in the 'burbs. I think this may be true of many sprawling cities like KC
KC is in the middle of nowhere close to nothing remotely desirable. It costs more to fly out of MCI due to fewer flight choices compared to decades ago. I much prefer to be closer to other nearby cities, KC sure isn't that at all.