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Madison, WI vs Versailles, KY

#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

#23 Most Competitive Private Colleges

#26 America's Migraine Hot Spots

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

#56 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays

#91 2005 Best Places to Live

#129 Best Green Cities

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 'con' of Air Service is factually inaccurate. Versailles is <10 minutes from the Lexington-Bluegrass Airport. Great safe community and fantastic school  More

Very small community with larger ones nearby. Can be quite comfortable here on less. No big box stores but no public transportation  More