Porter, WI is a small town located in Porter County with a population of about 1290 people. Despite its size, the city of Porter ranks favorably as one of the best places to live according to BestPlaces.net. The rankings for Porter, WI consider factors such as cost of living, job market, housing affordability, quality of life and education levels.
The city holds an overall ranking score of 6 out of 10 points from BestPlaces with strong marks in employment opportunities and quality of life. This small town also boasts a low cost of living at 4% below the national average and close proximity to Chicago for easy metropolitan access. With an excellent school system and peaceful atmosphere, it’s no surprise that Porter is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Wisconsin.
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