1 the lee s summit advantage economic development council part i a national comparison first of document compares to 15 metro areas around country that are notable because their success in attracting new jobs and high quality life they include received top scores recent surveys by expansion management forbes money magazine milken institute data this sec tion includes following measures demographics growth indicators labor force characteristics ii leader kansas city metropolitan area second is comparative statistical profile missouri its surrounding communities it provides information on population demographic household lifestyle clusters employment estimates non residential housing costs education purpose portion inform current poten tial businesses residents about region independence eastern jackson county mo