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Champion Heights job market vs Kansas City

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 6,299, Champion Heights is a small town. Rent is about $856/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What are your go-to spots?
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Bella Reed
+1
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Ryan Parker
big facts right here
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Paisley Ramos
wish I knew this sooner
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sunny_stella97
big facts right here
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Charlotte S.
Used to live on the Old Town side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. I love the pace of life here.
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Alexander Jackson
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a accountant, 41, moved here 14 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in Greenfield and Meadowbrook, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Good healthcare facilities
2. Strong job market in several industries
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Homeless population growing downtown
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The housing market situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Greenfield: Great for remote workers. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Meadowbrook: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Dallas, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $50K-$150K here.

**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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