“I think there are a lot more people commuting to larger cities. I think it's really very lopsided.”

— Brian Barbee, front desk supervisor, Lawrence

“I've always thought that it's always been about equal. I have a lot of friends that commute both ways.”

— Ruth Korsten, cashier, Leawood

“No way. Lawrence is more of a community to live in than it is to work in. I think the ratio is probably 70/30.”

— Patrick Moodie, optician, Lawrence

“Oh, gosh no. There aren't enough jobs that pay enough to keep people working in Lawrence. They will just go to a bigger city - like I do.”

— Libby Erickson, activities director, Lawrence