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Career and Family

Find Balance.
Kansas City is a no-brainer for families.

  • Commutes are 20 minutes or less.
  • At least nine of Working Mother magazine’s “Best Companies for Working Moms” have a presence in KC.
  • We have some of the country’s best-performing school districts.
  • You can actually afford your dream family home.
  • We have one of the country’s top five children’s theaters.
  • Some of the lowest healthcare costs in the nation. Affordable homeowner’s and auto insurance. We could go on and on.

Bottom line – balancing a career and family is just easier in Kansas City.

Take a look at more specifics on living and working in KC:

  • KC Careers || Industries that offer the most opportunity in KC, fast growing companies and job search
  • Schools and Childcare || Blue ribbon school districts and world-class childcare facilities
  • Find a Home || County, community and neighborhood guides and more
  • KC Facts and Figures || Tables, charts and stats to help you compare KC to other cities
  • Get Involved || Volunteer, community leadership and mentoring resources
  • Arts & Culture || Opera, symphony, Broadway, classic and modern art plus a vibrant night life – Who Knew?
  • Entertainment || Top national retailers, local boutiques and antiques plus restaurants that go way beyond BBQ
  • Mind, Body and Soul || Continuing education, health clubs, alternative medicine and religious diversity – KC has it all
  • Best of KC || Celebrities, anecdotes, and traditions that make KC unique
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