Kansas City

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What Stands Out

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Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: Kansas City, Kansas

Kansas City, Kansas looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent and home price.

Biggest tradeoff: Kansas City, Kansas

Kansas City, Kansas is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on sunshine, weaker on climate comfort.

Potential dealbreaker: Kansas City, Kansas

Kansas City, Kansas needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.

Comparison Matrix

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General Info
Population151,306624,444
Elevation873 ft(266 m)466 ft(142 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$190,392
$252,069
Median Rent
$1,254
$1,340
Median Income$56,120N/A
Rent Burden27%N/A
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days303 days/yr297 days/yr
Avg. High66°F67°F
Comfort Score56/100Mixed66/100Good
Temp Swing49°F43°F
Annual Rainfall44"(112 cm)48"(122 cm)
Annual Snowfall6"(15 cm)3"(8 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 42 (Avg)12 days > 100
AQI 43 (Avg)29 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score5772
Transit Score3456
Safety Score0 (Crime Index)58 / 100
School Rating2.4/104.9/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)N/A
minimalMinimal Risk
Fire Risk (FEMA)N/A
minimalMinimal
Internet Access
Fiber: 84%Cable: 95%
Fiber: 68%Cable: 96%
Demographics
Median Age34.1 yearsN/A
College Educated20%N/A
Remote Workers7%N/A
Nature Access
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