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Madison, WI is ranked highly in several categories by the BestPlaces website. The city receives a 9.6/10 score for Cost of Living which is well above the national average and makes it one of the most affordable places to live in the United States. It also boasts an 8.8/10 score for Healthcare which ensures its residents have access to excellent medical care and facilities. Madison has a 9.5/10 score for Education, making it one of the top areas for learning in America. Additionally, the city has a high 8.7/10 rating for Safety and Crime, making it safe to go out and explore the area with friends or family without feeling unsafe. Finally, Madison has an impressive 8.8/10 rating for Employment Opportunities, ensuring that those looking for work won’t be disappointed with their prospects in this city!

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#1 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)
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#2 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#6 Best Places for Military Retirees
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#7 The Best Cities to Relocate to in America
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#8 Best Green Cities
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#12 Most Secure Large Cities in the U.S.
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#16 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
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#25 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#32 Most Competitive Public Colleges
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#37 2005 Best Places to Live
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#37 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#68 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays
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#87 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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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

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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

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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