Rankings

Women here have an unemployment rate of just 1.60%, and almost 30% have a bachelor's degree

SmartAsset, 2019

Oshkosh, Sheboygan and Wausau cracked the top 10, with La Crosse/Onalaska, Appleton, Green Bay and Eau Claire close behind.

Reviews.org, 2019

Wisconsin's fund serves more than 632,000 workers and retirees for the state and 1,499 local governments.

Public Plans Data; Bloomberg 2018

With career opportunities and lower cost of living, Wisconsin is catching the attention of younger generations.

WalletHub, 2019

If you love sports bars, Madison and Milwaukee have you covered

Livability, 2019

Moves up in 2019 academic rankings of U.S. public colleges

Business First, 2019

Wisconsin's opportunities and overall medical environment provide doctors with a sound path to success

WalletHub, 2019

These cities are identified as top startup ecosystems in the Midwest in the 2018 State of the Silicon Prairie Report

Silicon Prairie News, February 2019

Wisconsin especially ranks high in affordability as well as health and safety.

WalletHub, January 2019

Of the 100 largest U.S. cities, Madison takes No. 13 and Milwaukee No. 76 overall for livability, affordability and veteran-friendliness

WalletHub, November 2018

Ranking based on density of single-family homes, low chance of rain and minimal crime

SmartAsset, October 2018

On a list of the 10 top cities with amazing available jobs, Wisconsin as a whole grabs a spot on the list.

Livability, October 2018

Milwaukee offers the best environment for "culipreneurs" who want to start a restaurant

LendingTree, October 2018

City specifically cited for its entrepreneurial ecosystem and "limitless opportunity to land a job and grow as a tech professional

CompTIA, October 2018

The University of Wisconsin is No. 1 with 14 CEOS of Fortune 500 companies

Kittleman & Associates, October 2018

Among 150 cities, Green Bay (#10), Madison (#12) and Milwaukee (#93) offer some of the best living environments for young families

ValuePenguin, January 2019

With its low cost of living, Green Bay made the top 10 list of places for seniors to work in retirement

SmartAsset, June 2018

Measured by health, economic stability, and a lifestyle with good social ties and plenty of time spent outside of work

MagnifyMoney, 2018

 

Madison and Eau Claire rank among the nation's top 10 metros; diversified economies are more resilient, enjoy sustained growth

Emsi, 2018

Madison's tech talent is growing at a fast clip, taking third in North America behind Ottawa and Los Angeles.

CBRE Scoring Tech Talent in North America Report 2018

It all comes together in Wisconsin to form one of the best quality of life scores in the country.

US News Best States

Wisconsin leads the nation in many educational categories, this is just one of them! wallethub.com

In this same ranking, Wisconsin tied for first for highest high school graduation rate for women, 3rd for share of women who voted in 2016 presidential election, and more. wallethub.com, 2018

Madison provides residents with affordable housing, great schools, excellent health care and a wide range of recreational activities and entertainment options.

Livability.com

Home of Marcus luxury theaters, with huge recliners and high-quality food, Wisconsin is also the second lowest priced place to see a movie in the country. Expatistan

Wisconsin is the third coast, filled with cultural and recreational opportunities.

Council for Community and Economic Research, 2017

And with 820 miles of great lakes coastline, and 15,000 inland lakes, you don't have to miss life on the water!

Council for Community and Economic Research, 2017

Both state and local taxes are at their lowest point in the past 50 years.

Wisconsin Business Voice, 2017

Three Wisconsin cities were named in the Top 10 Dream Cities: Appleton, Racine and Green Bay.

GoodCall, 2017

Madison is ranked second in the nation for Best Places to Raise a Family.

US News, 2017