DO MORE FOR LESS
In Wisconsin®, you can have more and be more. Our communities offer invaluable experiences that increase livability without sacrificing affordability. With better career opportunities, greater housing options and a lower cost of living, you can take advantage of all the Midwest has to offer without breaking your budget. Our low costs for the necessities make room for what enriches and invigorates our souls, making the life you dreamed of within reach…in Wisconsin.
HOW DOES WISCONSIN COMPARE?
Source: C2ER (Council for Community and Economic Research)
HOW WE RANK
Wisconsin’s cost of living stays low while opportunities to lead a fulfilling life grow.
4TH
GREEN BAY IS THE 4TH BEST CITY FOR WORKTIREMENTSmartAsset, June 2018
6TH
HAPPIEST STATE IN THE U.S.MagnifyMoney, 2018
#3
OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFEUS News Best States
5TH
BEST STATE FOR WOMEN2ND
LOWEST MOVIE THEATER PRICES IN THE U.S.LOW
STATE AND LOCAL TAXESWisconsin Business Voice, 2017
MILWAUKEE
MOST UNDERAPPRECIATED CITY IN NATIONThrillest, 2017
3 TOP 10
DREAM CITIES: APPLETON, RACINE AND GREEN BAYGoodCall, 2017
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Startup Wisconsin Week kicks off November 5
With more than 150 events happening around the state, Startup Wisconsin Week kicks off on Monday, Nov. 5, to celebrate the achievements of Wisconsin’s entrepreneurs and to promote efforts to provide additional support for startups and early-stage companies. Read More
WISCONSIN NEWS
From the latest announcements and economic developments to behind-the-scenes insight into the best state in the Midwest, find complete coverage of all things Wisconsin here.
Wisconsin leads the way in advocating for women veterans
Wisconsin is at the forefront of offering support to the nation’s fastest growing group of veterans—women. And the Women Veterans Program is one reason why. Read More
No-interest loans now available for southwestern Wisconsin business owners affected by flooding, storms
WEDC has awarded a $155,000 grant to the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC) to provide no-interest loans to businesses in the region that were impacted by the severe weather and flooding in September. Read More
Identifying win-win opportunities in startup investing
The 2018 Early Stage Symposium delivered multiple opportunities for company founders to connect with funding sources, from company pitches and “how-to” breakout sessions to a service provider expo and general networking time. Read More
HAVE A LOOK IN WISCONSIN®
Charming small-town living with close proximity to major metro areas
Education, culture-rich communities and $1 billion in yearly research
Lake Michigan, old world charm and craft beer and Wisconsin’s largest city
Scenic landscape, high qualify of life and an abundance of recreational activities
Extraordinary quality of life, outdoor recreation and business-friendly communities
Impactful careers, family living and recreational opportunities galore
Recreational playgrounds, safe neighborhoods and a small-town feel
Recreational playgrounds, safe neighborhoods and a small-town feel
HAVE A LOOK IN WISCONSIN®
One thing Wisconsin’s regions all have in common is how unique they are. Every community in Wisconsin holds its own individual charm and characteristics, making our state one of the best options for fulfilling your personal and career goals.
From the natural playground of our forests and lakes to the vibrant communities hosting world-renowned festivals and farmers markets, Wisconsin balances enriching experiences with the essentials of a superior education and high-quality healthcare. Regardless of what you’re looking for, one of our safe, diverse neighborhoods is a good place to start being more you.
WISCONSIN STORIES
Our residents are some of the happiest and most ambitious people in the nation—but don’t just take our word for it. Take theirs.
“I think the best part of living and doing business in Wisconsin really is the people. Everyone is so nice. I’ve heard people say there’s something in the water. I don’t think’s that’s quite right … I really just think there’s something in the beer.”
“We came here for the beautiful countryside, we came here for the schooling options, the access to amazing food. It’s really been a great place to start a family and start this business.”
“Not all of the owners are from Park Falls specifically, but choose to live in this state because they find a quality of life that [they] haven’t found elsewhere.”
“If this (game development with his current company) is going to happen – it needs to happen in Wisconsin. The state has a strong engineering background and strong education background, but also a strong artistic background. Wisconsin brings the best of these unique backgrounds together.”
“Wisconsin is the best state for us. The balance of network support, the economics and the opportunity for social and culture. Wisconsin is ideal for anyone’s success.”
“Living in Austin (Texas) was getting to be too expensive. There are a lot of opportunities in Wausau with major companies. We took promotions when we moved here. And the commute times are shorter so I get more time with my family.”
“Wisconsin is great for it. The cost of living is amazing, the people are amazing, you have access to so many things. You don’t need to live in a Chicago, San Francisco, New York … they are great cities, but if you can get all those amenities here, at a much lower cost, why wouldn’t you?”
“There is a sense of belonging that I feel in Eau Claire that I don’t think I would feel if I was living in a different city.”
“Choosing Wisconsin was a perfect fit for our company and part of it was the people that live in the great state of Wisconsin.”