Living in Madison, WI
IMHO the only real negative about living in Wisconsin is relatively high taxes. Some may consider the Winter season to be a negative, but it?s all in how you approach it. Seasonal variety can be looked at as a positive. And, if you buy a Tim Allen Home Improvement size snowblower and embrace some Winter sports, that season can also be a positive experience.
The common reaction of business managers to receiving a notice that they are being moved to Wisconsin is initially ?Oh No!?. However, after a year or so of living here, when told they are once more being moved elsewhere, the reaction is once again ?Oh No! ? we love it here!?
Our high taxes pay for wonderful schools and excellent public services. The quality of life really is outstanding ? and Madison is arguably the best of the best in our state. It is a clean, beautiful city and the main campus of the state university system adds immeasurably to the culture enjoyed by Madison residents. Four season recreational opportunities are unlimited and close at hand, and the cost of living is moderate. There is little that a person could want that is not available primarily in Madison itself or for sure in nearby Milwaukee, Chicago or Minneapolis
There are many active GA airports close to Madison and lots of scenic airports to explore within the state and in nearby Minnesota and the upper peninsula of Michigan. You will hardly get your oil warm flying between Madison and Oshkosh. Madison is located in Class C airspace, but the controllers are first rate, friendly and helpful for those moving to and from KMSN and other airports within their airspace Lots of RV people too. Roberta Hegy and Jeff Point both in East Troy are just two of our accomplished builders.
It is a myth, perpetuated by those living there, that the coasts are the only places to live. Little do they know ? until they experience alternatives to the negatives of living in those locales. If you do decide to move here, be selective about who you share your enthusiasm for your newly discovered paradise with ? we always welcome good folks, but want to keep the riff raff out.