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Madison, WI vs New Buffalo, MI

#1 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)

#2 America's Migraine Hot Spots

#6 Best Places for Military Retirees

#7 The Best Cities to Relocate to in America

#8 Best Green Cities

#12 Most Secure Large Cities in the U.S.

#16 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)

#25 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#32 Most Competitive Public Colleges

#37 2005 Best Places to Live

#37 Most Comfortable Summer Cities

#68 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays

#87 Drought-Riskiest Cities

#40 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

#63 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)

#148 Best Green Cities

#299 2005 Best Places to Live

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

The beauty of New Buffalo are only echoes in one's mind now. The invasion of those with visions of mass population enjoying a small town's quaintness has rendered  More

New Buffalo is located within a 1 hour drive from downtown chicago, IL. Home to Oselka Marina and the New Buffalo City Beach, the small town has long been the favorite  More