Green Bay was named the best place to live in Wisconsin, ranking #12 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Places to Live in America rankings.
For this list, the publication 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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Two other cities in Wisconsin made the list. Madison was close behind Green Bay in 14th place and Milwaukee was 112th.
Here’s what U.S. News said about Green Bay:
“Home to the Green Bay Packers, one of the NFL’s oldest football franchises, Green Bay is the perfect blend of big-city amenities and a small-town Midwestern feel. Boasting a thriving entertainment and arts scene, a revitalized downtown, and two university campuses, the city has an energy potential that attracts young families and retirees.”
How did Green Bay rank?
Here’s how U.S. News & World Report ranks Green Bay:
Overall score: 6.7
Quality of life: 6.9
Value: 7.9
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, Lexington, Kentucky, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Asheville, North Carolina, Omaha, Nebraska, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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