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Best Overall Cities in Wisconsin

8 cities ranked · Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Top Cities in Wisconsin

  1. #1
    A

    Green Bay

    Best Overall Cities score 80 · MoveScore 80

  2. #2
    A

    Madison

    Best Overall Cities score 80 · MoveScore 80

  3. #3
    B

    Milwaukee

    Best Overall Cities score 75 · MoveScore 75

  4. #4
    B

    Eau Claire

    Best Overall Cities score 75 · MoveScore 75

  5. #5
    B

    Racine

    Best Overall Cities score 73 · MoveScore 73

  6. #6
    B

    Waukesha

    Best Overall Cities score 73 · MoveScore 73

  7. #7
    B

    La Crosse

    Best Overall Cities score 72 · MoveScore 72

  8. #8
    B

    Kenosha

    Best Overall Cities score 71 · MoveScore 71

Other Wisconsin Rankings

Best for Safety in Wisconsin

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Best for Water Quality in Wisconsin

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Wisconsin

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Wisconsin

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best Fiscal Health in Wisconsin

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Wisconsin

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Wisconsin ranks highest for best overall cities?

Green Bay, WI ranks #1 in Wisconsin for best overall cities with a sub-score of 80/100 (MoveScore 80, grade A).

How many cities in Wisconsin are compared?

8 Wisconsin cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Wisconsin-specific ranking using the composite MoveScore, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.