As a recent graduate of Graceland University, Jack was contemplating his next move. With a small-town past, he had an appetite for city life and narrowed it down to two options — KC and Houston. After weighing factors like cost-of-living, job opportunities and proximity to family, he chose KC.
Outside of work, Jack stays active in KC Crew’s recreational sports leagues and gives back through his position on the Love Fund’s Emerging Leader Board. At home, he’s just as committed — adopting his dog, Saint, from a local shelter, KC Pet Project.
Following a handful of rental situations, from having roommates downtown to living solo in the suburbs, Jack eventually decided to buy. He saved up for a down payment and snagged a quality condo in the West Plaza neighborhood.
“I was trying to identify places that I knew were going to grow in value,” Jack said. “My mortgage is about the same, or sometimes even less, when compared to rent. And it’s going towards my assets and equity.”
Everyday luxuries: The cushion in Jack’s budget allows him to splurge on a healthforward meal delivery service — roughly $12 a meal — saving him some precious time. On the weekends, he’s an avid golfer with friends.
More disposable moolah: With Jack’s everyday life expenses in check, he’s able to fund one of his passions — travel. “Every year, I go on a pretty big ski trip to Utah or Colorado with 12 or more buddies. It’s certainly not cheap! When I plan these trips with my friends, I know it’s going to be around $1,000 for lift tickets, lodging and skis.”
KC is the ultimate home base for travel enthusiasts. Not only does the cost of living afford you more jet-setting opportunities, but the central location in the U.S. (and beautiful new airport terminal) makes it easy to get away. Three-hour non-stop flights to either coast, easy. Ka-ching! Ka-ching!