Typical US ranges — Kansas City sits close to them. Always confirm the price and the cancellation terms at the desk before you sign.
Budget chain
$10–$25 a month
Usually 24/7, staffed 9am–8pm
Machines, cardio and a cheap place to be consistent five days a week.
Watch out: Often one or two squat racks for the whole floor, and no bumper plates.
Big-box club
$40–$80 a month, plus a joining fee
Typically 5am–11pm weekdays, shorter weekends
Pool, sauna, classes and enough equipment that peak hour still works.
Watch out: Annual contracts and a cancellation notice period — read before you sign.
Independent strength gym
$50–$90 a month, often no contract
Commonly 5am–10pm, some with 24/7 fob access
Platforms, chalk, heavy dumbbells and people who know how to spot.
Watch out: Smaller floor space, so evenings can mean waiting for a rack.
CrossFit / functional box
$120–$200 a month
Class blocks, usually 5am–8pm
Coaching, a fixed schedule and conditioning you won't push yourself into alone.
Watch out: You train the class programming, not your own plan — check open-gym hours.
Boutique studio
$150–$250 a month, or $25–$40 a class
Class times only, early mornings and after work
Cycling, boxing, pilates, barre — high energy and no thinking required.
Watch out: Rarely a barbell in the building; pair it with a strength gym.
University or community rec centre
$20–$45 a month for residents
Term-time hours, often 6am–10pm
Track, courts, pool and strength space in one cheap membership.
Watch out: Packed between classes, and some close over holidays.