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.
3RD BEST CAPITAL CITY TO LIVE IN US
Madison ranked #3 of all 50 capital cities in the US.TOP 10 CITY TO LIVE IN US
Madison was ranked in the top 10 cities to live based on walkability, park access, diversity, housing costs and more.#1 CITY FOR CHILD OPPORTUNITY
Madison Ranked #1 in the US for Child Opportunity#6 BEST STATE TO LIVE
With a high quality of life and top-notch health and education ratings, Wisconsin is a top state.WalletHub, 2019
MILWAUKEE TOP 10
MILWAUKEE MAKES THE LIST OF BEST CITIES TO LIVE BASED ON SALARY, COST OF LIVINGCityLab, Sept. 2019
FOUR CITIES
WHITEFISH BAY (9), STEVENS POINT (39), STURGEON BAY (41) and MONROE (44) ALL MAKE THE LIST24/7 Wall St.
7 OF THE TOP 25
PLACES FOR MILLENNIALS TO MOVEReviews.org, 2019
7TH
BEST STATE TO RAISE A FAMILYWalletHub, January 2019
BEST FOR MILLENNIAL FAMILIES
ValuePenguin, January 2019
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Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants
WEDC is now accepting applications for the fifth year of its Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Grant Program, which provides funding to help public schools build or expand fab labs. 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.
WEDC moves Global Trade Ventures online, giving Wisconsin companies an avenue to expand exports
The first virtual Global Trade Venture will connect companies in Wisconsin with potential partners in
Governor Evers Announces Advent Tool & Manufacturing to Relocate to Salem Lakes
Company is latest to invest in Kenosha County MADISON–Governor Tony Evers today joined the owner
State leaders, local officials to celebrate downtown successes during Wisconsin Main Street Days July 7-10
Events across the state will recognize best in class downtown revitalization projects, business successes and welcome new program members. Read More
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