Welcome Home
Welcome to Kansas City, where we abound in pride for our hometown, and we are excited to share our world-renowned barbecue! To say there is a lot of heart here is an understatement. The KC Heartland is home to more than 2 million people who live in urban, suburban, and rural communities – in Kansas City there is a place for everyone. We have rich cultural experiences, a vibrant metro and thriving businesses. If you visit us, we promise you will fall in love with this city too!
Here are a few Kansas City highlights we’d like to share that might nudge you to joining us here:
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Check-out Kansas City’s ratings and rankings – recognizing our businesses, communities, and industry growth – among other things!
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Kansas City is home to 9 James Beard Foundation recognized restaurants, a vibrant art and music scene and so much more. Learn about all that KC has to offer.
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Our schools are top-rated. Learn more about the various school districts rankings throughout the area.
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Curious about commute times? Check out this commuter map for approximate drive times.
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Want to learn more about our housing and rent costs? Learn how affordable it is to live in Kansas City!
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Kansas City is diverse and welcoming to all who visit or call it their home. Learn more about the diverse organizations and offerings throughout the area.

Ijon on Kansas City
I am a nurse in the NICU at Children’s Mercy. While I was pursuing my degree in nursing, I made the move from the St. Louis area to Kansas City.
There is so much to love about KC – the nightlife, the barbecue, manageable cost of living, activities and events around this city, and most importantly – the donut options!
Kansas City and Children’s Mercy are now my home and I couldn’t be happier.
- Ijon, ICU Staff Nurse