2020 Ratings & Rankings
Top NFL Stadiums
Arrowhead Stadium ranks No. 3 on ESPN's list of top NFL stadiums - analyzing atmosphere, features, traditions, tailgating, location cost and history. KC also ranked No. 1 overall in tailgating. ESPN, September 2020
Most Surprising Cities in the U.S.
More than just barbecue and the arts scene landed KC a spot in "Most Surprising Cities in the U.S" by AFAR. Photo ops, museums and hotels swayed the vote. AFAR, August 2020
Best Cities to be Stuck at Home
Overland Park, Kansas No. 4 in the nation for "Best Cities to be Stuck at Home" by LawnStarter. Rankings were based on community safety, health and wellness, quality of life and financial security. LawnStarter, August 2020
Best Business Climate
KC ranked among the top cities with the best business climate (large) by Business Facilities in the 16th Annual 2020 Metro Rankings Report. Business Facilities, August 2020
No. 1 Best City for Remote Workers
Due to COVID-19, many workers are stuck in their home offices. KC is the place to be according to FinanceBuzz. Cost of living, WiFi speed, delivery options, parks per capita, proximity to the airport, affordable homes on the market and more secured the ranking. FinanceBuzz, August 2020
Top Mid-Size Cities for New Projects
With an increase in distribution and manufacturing activity, KC is named a top city for new projects by Site Selectors Guild. Site Selectors Guild, June 2020
Great American Cities for Creatives
Kansas City ranked No. 2 in Thrillist’s “Great American Cities for Creatives.” Touting affordable housing while also offering a rich cultural experience, KC is a place where creatives can afford to participate in a thriving arts community. Thrillist, May 2020
The 250 Most Successful Companies in the Midwest
14 companies in KC made Inc's list of the "The 250 Most Successful Companies in the Midwest." Rankings were based on two-year growth. Inc., April 2020
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Cost of living, commute time, WiFi speeds and more contributed to KC being named a top city for remote work. Business Insider, March 2020
Best Cities for Jobs 2020
Kansas City ranked No. 11 in Glassdoor's "Best Cities for Jobs 2020." Rankings were based on job satisfaction, job openings, median base salary and median home value. Glassdoor, March 2020
Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker 2020
Celebrity natives, moviemakers, quality of life, resources, film festivals and more ranked Kansas City one of the “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker 2020” by MovieMaker. MovieMaker, February 2020
Best Employers for Diversity
Forbes named eight KC-area companies to their list of "Best Employers for Diversity 2020." Rankings were based on a survey of 60,000 Americans. KC Business Journal, January 2020
Best Steakhouses in America
Stock Hill landed on Thrillist's "Best Steakhouses in America" list with its appeal to young professionals and steak preparation process. Thrillist, January 2020
Best Cities for Jobs
Overland Park ranked No. 11 on WalletHub’s “Best Cities for Jobs” with high scores in both job market and socio-economics. Other Kansas and Missouri cities also made the list. WalletHub, January 2020