Wisconsin

Wisconsin Relocation Information

Wisconsin is bounded on the north by Lake Superior and Michigan, on the east by Lake Michigan, on the south by Illinois, and by Iowa and Minnesota on the west. Wisconsin is the 23rd largest state in area, and with a population of approx. 5.4 million, is the 18th most populous state. Major industries and employers in Wisconsin include dairy products (milk, butter, cheese), farming (corn), machinery, paper manufacturing, beer, and tourism. Wisconsin was admitted to the Union as the 30th state on on May 29,1848. Wisconsin is from an Indian word, but the origin is uncertain. It is perhaps an Algonquian Indian word that means "long river," a Chippewa/Ojibwa/Anishinabe word, "Ouisconsin," that means "grassy place," or "gathering of the waters." The nickname of the state of Wisconsin is "The Badger State".

Wisconsin has several state taxes, including a state income tax, a state sales tax, and property taxes.

State Capital: Madison
State Motto: "Forward"
State Bird: Robin
State Flower: Wood violet
State Song: On, Wisconsin!
State Tree: Sugar maple
State Stone: Red granite
State Fish: Muskellunge

State Relocation Information Guide

State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 14
Lowest Overall Taxes: 46
Best Environment for Education: 8
Lowest Crime: 9

In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:

Appleton	189400
Eau Claire	147300
Fond du lac	216264
Green Bay	212400
Madison	300000
Milwaukee	374825
Wausau	177120

Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:

Appleton
Madison
Oshkosh
Waukesha

Major cities in Wisconsin include Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Kenosha

If you would like me to help you find a realtor in a specifc area of the state, just contact me and I would be happy to help you.