Rankings

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

Milwaukee also ranks #11 in the country overall.

Urban Milwaukee, 2016

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

IndexMundi

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

U.S. News, 2017

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

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

Wisconsin State Journal, 2016

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

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2016

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

Realtor.com.

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

BankRates.com, 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

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

GoodCall, 2017

Milwaukee, Wisconsin offers a greater option for ambitious entrepreneurs.

Realtor.com, 2017

Wisconsin is always evolving to meet the nation's changing nutrition needs.

USDA, 2016

We're working on reducing our carbon footprint and delivering better food.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2017

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

WalletHub, 2017

Wisconsin is giving way to those who want to grow their careers and better their lives.

U.S. News, 2016

Our state supports careers that further global science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Wisconsin Business Voice, 2017