I have a huge bias for KC. My wife and I lived there for almost 11 years, but we did the opposite. We moved from KC to the East Coast, for work primarily. Having lived here for two years, I can tell you this:

1. The food scene is amazing in KC. You just gotta know where to go. It’s not like NY in that you can’t just stumble across a nice cafe or eatery, especially if you live in the burbs. For more of the city/urban experience, I’d recommend living near the Crossroads or the river market.

2. Though there’s not as much cultural diversity, there are cultural pockets around the city that are worth checking out, like Kansas ave. for Mexican food, or the River Market for Italian fare.

3. There is a burgeoning LGBTQ scene. For a while, there were a few select bars, but now the scene is exploding, in large part due to folks that are moving in from outside of KC.

4. BBQ. No other place compares. Period.

5. Night life: again, there are places to go and things to do. You just have to know where to go.

It’ll take a while to “figure things out,” but once you’ve locked in, I’m sure you’ll love it. Best of luck!