Rankings

Manufacturing accounts for 18.78% of Wisconsin’s GDP. Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2018; Bureau of Economic Analysis GDP, 2018

There are more than 9,437 manufacturing establishments to start your career at in Wisconsin. Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2018

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

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

WalletHub, 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

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

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

Our lower costs for things like housing and health care leave room for you to do more of what you love.

Council for Community and Economic Research, 2017

Critics agree: Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a best place for city living.

U.S. News, 2017

Madison is best in the Midwest and #7 in the nation overall.

Wisconsin State Journal, 2016

Appleton makes the top ten. Overall, Wisconsin's lower cost of living, access to great education and recreational opportunities make it a great place for raising a family.

SmartAsset, 2016

Milwaukee also ranks #11 in the country overall.

Urban Milwaukee, 2016

Giving you more time to do what you love—In Wisconsin^®.

IndexMundi

Many find their dream city in one of Wisconsin's diverse communities.

GoodCall, 2017

Thanks to its low cost and high quality of living, Milwaukee is making a name for itself as a top city to live.

Thrillest, 2017

If you're starting or changing careers, Milwaukee and all of Wisconsin offer a variety of meaningful options.

BankRates.com, 2017

Madison has been labeled a true "Work Hard, Play Hard" city.

Realtor.com.

We're helping big minds bring big ideas to life.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2016