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When you say you’re from Wisconsin, it means something. We stay true to who we are, know what matters and do whatever it takes to get what we need to done. That’s how we’ve created such a diverse and interesting place to fulfill our souls and grow, and how we’re doing well across all aspects of life, career and business.
Discover all the areas in which Wisconsin excels below.
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#6
BEST STATE IN NATION TO LIVEWith a high quality of life and top-notch health and education ratings, Wisconsin is a top state.
WalletHub, 2019
MADISON, MILWAUKEE GREENEST CITIES
MADISON, #13, AND MILWAUKEE #54, AMONG THE GREENEST CITIES IN AMERICAStacked, Aug. 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.
MADISON #1
CITY WHERE WOMEN ARE FINDING GREAT SUCCESSWomen here have an unemployment rate of just 1.60%, and almost 30% have a bachelor's degree
SmartAsset, 2019
7 OF THE TOP 25
PLACES FOR MILLENNIALS TO MOVEOshkosh, Sheboygan and Wausau cracked the top 10, with La Crosse/Onalaska, Appleton, Green Bay and Eau Claire close behind.
Reviews.org, 2019
2 BEST SPORTS BAR CITIES
Milwaukee takes #3, Madison #5If you love sports bars, Madison and Milwaukee have you covered
Livability, 2019
UW-MADISON #13
Among public collegesMoves up from #15 in 2018
U.S. News & World Report
#2
STATE FOR DOCTORSWisconsin's opportunities and overall medical environment provide doctors with a sound path to success
WalletHub, 2019
7TH
BEST STATE TO RAISE A FAMILYWisconsin especially ranks high in affordability as well as health and safety.
WalletHub, January 2019
LOWEST
VETERAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, MADISONOf the 100 largest U.S. cities, Madison takes No. 13 and Milwaukee No. 76 overall for livability, affordability and veteran-friendliness
WalletHub, November 2018
#8, RACINE
CITY AMONG TOP 10 PLACES TO TRICK-OR-TREATRanking based on density of single-family homes, low chance of rain and minimal crime
SmartAsset, October 2018
TOP 10
PLACE TO MOVE FOR A JOBOn a list of the 10 top cities with amazing available jobs, Wisconsin as a whole grabs a spot on the list.
Livability, October 2018
#1
MILWAUKEE THE TOP SPOT FOR FOOD ENTREPRENEURSMilwaukee offers the best environment for "culipreneurs" who want to start a restaurant
LendingTree, October 2018
MOST FORTUNE 500 CEOS
The University of Wisconsin is No. 1 with 14 CEOS of Fortune 500 companies
Kittleman & Associates, October 2018
BEST FOR MILLENNIAL FAMILIES
Among 150 cities, Green Bay (#10), Madison (#12) and Milwaukee (#93) offer some of the best living environments for young families
ValuePenguin, January 2019
4TH
GREEN BAY IS THE 4TH BEST CITY FOR WORKTIREMENTWith its low cost of living, Green Bay made the top 10 list of places for seniors to work in retirement
SmartAsset, June 2018
6TH
HAPPIEST STATE IN THE U.S.Measured by health, economic stability, and a lifestyle with good social ties and plenty of time spent outside of work
MagnifyMoney, 2018
#3
OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFEIt all comes together in Wisconsin to form one of the best quality of life scores in the country.
US News Best States
BEST
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE FOR WOMENWisconsin leads the nation in many educational categories, this is just one of them!
wallethub.com
5TH
BEST STATE FOR WOMENIn 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
2ND
LOWEST MOVIE THEATER PRICES IN THE U.S.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
LOW
STATE AND LOCAL TAXESBoth state and local taxes are at their lowest point in the past 50 years.
Wisconsin Business Voice, 2017
3 TOP 10
DREAM CITIESThree Wisconsin cities were named in the Top 10 Dream Cities: Appleton, Racine and Green Bay.
GoodCall, 2017
#2
BEST CITY TO RAISE A FAMILYMadison is ranked second in the nation for Best Places to Raise a Family.
US News, 2017
160+
SPECIES OF FISHWisconsin waters hold over 160 types of fish, much to the delight of our anglers and nature enthusiasts.
Wisconsin DNR, 2017
#10
BEST PUBLIC PARKSWisconsin makes the top ten in the nation for best public parks.
Trust for Public Land, 2016
50+
OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATIONSProst! Oktoberfest celebrations take place throughout the state celebrating beer, fall and our German heritage.
Funtober.com, 2017
120+
APPLE ORCHARDSEvery year, Wisconsinites look forward to picking their own fresh fruit for pies, canning and more.
Wisconsin Orchards Directory, 2017
1,200 MILE
ICE AGE TRAILWisconsin snowshoers love the Ice Age Trail along glacial landscapes.
Ice Age Trail Alliance, 2017