On my way to KC... a little help?

[BRADLEY LIGGETT]

I work in Lenexa, though I live in Independence, MO.  I drive 25 miles 
to work every morning through downtown and drive another 25 miles home 
through the Grandview Triangle (mentioned previously) every evening.  
If I had the ability to pay more for the same type of house I would 
like to live in Lenexa.  Many houses in Lenexa that were comparable to 
mine were upwards of $40K more than what I paid in Independence.  My 
company also offers phone & cable service in that area so I wouldn't 
mind living in Lenexa and taking advantage of the employee discount.  
It does seem to be a nice community.  

I wouldn't recommend living in Independence (or as we locals like to 
say, "Meth"dependence).  Blue Springs and Lee's Summit are great 
communities on the Missouri side if you don't mind the commute.

Good luck to you!
Brad

> Looks like I'm on my way to KC come Summer.  (Accepted the Job.)
> 
> The only problem is . . . I don't know anything about the place.  Here
> in Salt Lake City, I know about the "sides" of the city.  The west 
> sideisn't that great to live in...but it's cheaper.  The east side is
> nothing with Yuppies with 3 PHD's each.  
> 
> Can anyone tell me about the "zones" around KC?  I'll be working in
> Lenexa, so I'd want to be _sortof_ close to that.  
> 
> I'm gathering that Overland Park / Lenexa is pretty Ritzy!?!  Will 
> I get
> more bang for my buck planting my family (wife and son) somewhere else
> close by?  I must be close enough to attend meetings, right??  
> 
> Since I'm a total KC n00b, I'd love ANY comments or feedback (or
> warnings).
> 
> Thanks, 
> Matt
> 
> -- 
> Matt Graham <linux at bizniche.com>
>