Three Wisconsin cities are some of the best places to live in the United States, according to recent rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
For its 2025-2026 Best Places to Live rankings, the magazine analyzed 150 U.S. cities based on quality of life, job market, value of living and desire to live in the area.
“To be at the top of the list, a location must be a valuable and desirable place to live, with a strong job market and a high quality of life,” the report states.
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What Wisconsin cities made the US News list?
12. Green Bay (6.7 overall score)
14. Madison (Overall score 6.7)
112. Milwaukee (Overall Score 5.9)
What are the top 20 best places to live in America?
According to US News & World Report, the top 20 best places to live in the United States are:
Naples, Florida Boise, Idaho Colorado Springs, Colorado Greenville, Colorado Charlotte, South Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, Huntsville, North Carolina, Alabama, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Austin, Texas, Boulder, Colorado, Sarasota, Florida Green Bay, Wisconsin Charleston, South Carolina, Madison, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Lexington, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Asheville, North Carolina, Omaha, Nebraska, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Click here to see US News’ complete rankings.
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