a bunch of higher end peeps live in kansas city ks and commute to the city. westport is fun, waldo is fun, power and light can get a little expensive... but the tail is good. food is unmatched, unless you like seafood. gyms are rough... lots of them, but not for good lifting. Gold's is your best bet.
check out jc nicholls plaza area. and ku med center is a top ten nationwide hospital.
stay away from the hood and it's pretty low crime. look into living in johnson county, kansas and commuting if you can... but it's an ok place.
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