Living & Working in KC
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
- Contact Us || We can quickly send you printed materials, DVDs, and more