Jackie Nguyen, 35, was living in New York City but landed in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2020.
Nguyen said she loves how far her money goes and the more relaxed pace of life in Kansas City.
When New York started opening, I had to make a decision: Do I want to go back to NY?
AdvertisementI run my own business and have much cheaper rentIt is half as expensive to live in Kansas City.
Right now, in Kansas City, I pay $900 for a two-bedroom apartment.
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