Life sooo, I might be moving to Kansas... - Page 2

caffeinated_virus · 06-06-2008, 01:17 PM

...from San Diego and was hoping to get some feedback.

I've been wanting to move to the Mid West for sometime now and think it is about time I do so.

I've been to Lawrence, Overland Park and KC a few times and like it quite a bit.

Can anyone give me a ballpark number of what the cost of a nice home is? Say 4 bedrooms, 2 baths in a nice neighborhood? What about the cost to rent a house?

Lawrence seems like a cool college town to live in. I have visited a few times there and like it.

So thats it...just looking for a change.

Lastly, does that mean I have to convert to a Chiefs fan if I move to KS?

kepp · 06-06-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Farzin

Maybe there is something I missed? haha

Not poking fun at you...just an inside-joke that predates your membership.

kepp · 06-06-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

People actually move to Kansas.... voluntarily?

I've had movements there.

Brock · 06-06-2008, 02:26 PM

Lawrence is a good place to live, buy you're not going to like it here. I can't imagine liking it after living in SD.

ROYC75 · 06-06-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

People actually move to Kansas.... voluntarily?

It would be better than living in a " State of Misery " .......

I'm just saying .......

Spott · 06-06-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

It would be better than living in a " State of Misery " .......

I'm just saying .......

Yeah, they actually have things like cities and professional football teams in Missouri.

caffeinated_virus · 06-06-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Why would you move from San Diego to Kansas? To save Money? Family?? Just curious....

Combination of things.
Save money. Absolutely. Cost of living is out of control here. Put it this way, it will cost you $600+K to buy a 3BR, 2bath, 1900sq feet home. Minimum in a decent area.

My wife and I just had our first son this past summer and we are learning quickly how expensive children can be.

Also, every time I have I have been to the Mid West, the people have been tremendous. Very friendly and outgoing. One of my co-workers is from Kansas and we talked about it and he just said it was a Mid West thing. I like that.

Plus, San Diego is growing like crazy. We are about to get our first 8 lane freeway here soon (practically here...final touches being finished) and I guess im just tired of the business here.

Guess im looking for a change of pace in life.

caffeinated_virus · 06-06-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kepp

Do you own your house in San Diego? If so, sell it and buy three here.

I moved my family here from Los Angeles in 2004 and I can tell you from my house hunting then, you'll get more for your money on the Missouri side. We found a 3 year old 4 bdrm, 2.5 bathroom, full basement in a nice neighborhood for under $200K. For the same money on the Kansas side we were being shown 30 year-old houses.

I do own my current house right now. Have had it for about 4 years now.
I can relate to what you are saying.

I dig the idea of having a significantly smaller mortgage payment.

caffeinated_virus · 06-06-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

I think it would be easier if you tols us what your price range is for your next home. Four bedrooms and 2 baths isn't telling us a whole lot, really. You can get a dumpy 4/2 really cheap or you can pay a lot if it is really nice....I know that really doesn't answer your question, but without any parameters it is hard to tell you what to expect.

Price range..hmm...say no more than $400k. But I am going of Southern Cal prices, so I don't quite know how they correlate to homes and prices in KC.

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I will say this, however, Lawrence tends to be one of the pricier towns in Kansas but it is still a fraction of what it would cost to live in San Diego.

Welcome to the Sunflower state.

Good to know.
Thanks.

Spott · 06-06-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by caffeinated_virus

Combination of things.
Save money. Absolutely. Cost of living is out of control here. Put it this way, it will cost you $600+K to buy a 3BR, 2bath, 1900sq feet home. Minimum in a decent area.

My wife and I just had our first son this past summer and we are learning quickly how expensive children can be.

Also, every time I have I have been to the Mid West, the people have been tremendous. Very friendly and outgoing. One of my co-workers is from Kansas and we talked about it and he just said it was a Mid West thing. I like that.

Plus, San Diego is growing like crazy. We are about to get our first 8 lane freeway here soon (practically here...final touches being finished) and I guess im just tired of the business here.

Guess im looking for a change of pace in life.

I don't think it's a bad idea. I live on the other coast and although I have enjoyed the weather, beaches, fishing, etc while living in Florida, I still miss living in a small town in the midwest for all of those reasons you described and would consider moving back if the right opportunity came.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 06-06-2008, 03:40 PM

Keep in mind that JoCo, KS, is one of the most expensive counties in the U.S. I personally think you're money will be better spent on the Missouri side of the state line.

Redrum_69 · 06-06-2008, 03:40 PM

Californication....

Joie · 06-06-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

Keep in mind that JoCo, KS, is one of the most expensive counties in the U.S. I personally think you're money will be better spent on the Missouri side of the state line.

Why live in the ghetto? :P

Yes, you must convert to the Chiefs when you move here. It's mandatory. I used to be a 49ers fan, and then I moved to Kansas.

caffeinated_virus · 06-06-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Joie

Yes, you must convert to the Chiefs when you move here. It's mandatory. I used to be a 49ers fan, and then I moved to Kansas.

Damn.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 06-06-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Joie

Why live in the ghetto? :P

Yes, you must convert to the Chiefs when you move here. It's mandatory. I used to be a 49ers fan, and then I moved to Kansas.

Come on down to South Carolina. The ocean is nice.

Frazod · 06-06-2008, 03:51 PM

Some things to consider:

The humidity will kick your ass if you're not used to it, especially if you're older and/or heavier. Before committing to this, you might want to wait about a month and a half and see how you like Kansas (or anywhere else around Kansas City) when its 100 degrees with 100% humidity. It gets better the farther north you go, but not all that much. You get some sick ass weather this time of year - violent and destructive storms early and often. And having grown up in a small Midwestern town, I can assure you, those folks you think are so friendly and charming will be up in your business and talking shit about you behind your back in no time.

On the positive side, unless New Madrid goes, you probably won't die in an earthquake, and your odds of getting greased by a wildfire or a tsunami will decrease dramatically. Prices will certainly be cheaper for most things (as will salaries).

Personally, I'd head to Wyoming or western Colorado. But that's just me.

06-06-2008, 01:17 PM
caffeinated_virus The one Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Everywhere. Casino cash: $10004900	sooo, I might be moving to Kansas... ...from San Diego and was hoping to get some feedback. I've been wanting to move to the Mid West for sometime now and think it is about time I do so. I've been to Lawrence, Overland Park and KC a few times and like it quite a bit. Can anyone give me a ballpark number of what the cost of a nice home is? Say 4 bedrooms, 2 baths in a nice neighborhood? What about the cost to rent a house? Lawrence seems like a cool college town to live in. I have visited a few times there and like it. So thats it...just looking for a change. Lastly, does that mean I have to convert to a Chiefs fan if I move to KS?
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06-06-2008, 02:26 PM	#18
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06-06-2008, 03:40 PM	#25
Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	Keep in mind that JoCo, KS, is one of the most expensive counties in the U.S. I personally think you're money will be better spent on the Missouri side of the state line.
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Redrum_69 Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: your nightmares Casino cash: $10004900	Californication....
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06-06-2008, 03:51 PM	#30
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2865085	Some things to consider: The humidity will kick your ass if you're not used to it, especially if you're older and/or heavier. Before committing to this, you might want to wait about a month and a half and see how you like Kansas (or anywhere else around Kansas City) when its 100 degrees with 100% humidity. It gets better the farther north you go, but not all that much. You get some sick ass weather this time of year - violent and destructive storms early and often. And having grown up in a small Midwestern town, I can assure you, those folks you think are so friendly and charming will be up in your business and talking shit about you behind your back in no time. On the positive side, unless New Madrid goes, you probably won't die in an earthquake, and your odds of getting greased by a wildfire or a tsunami will decrease dramatically. Prices will certainly be cheaper for most things (as will salaries). Personally, I'd head to Wyoming or western Colorado. But that's just me.
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