For us that live in gods country most of Wis above highway 64. I live in north west Wis. The south east is the arm pit of Wis.
Wis is a great place to live 10 months out of the year Jan and Feb. get to be really long.
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I prefer suburban/city living to the country or small town experience you enjoy, but I understand what you're saying. I used to travel quite extensively across the country as part of my job and I would tell anyone who would listen that suburban Milwaukee was the greatest place to live in America from May 1st through November 1st.
If I ever win the lottery, I would retire and purchase "winter" homes in South Carolina, Florida, Texas or Arizona. But I would ALWAYS live near Milwaukee for the great seasonal weather in late spring, summer & fall.
Metro Milwaukee simply has the BEST summer festivals and great BIG CITY amenities (parks, arts & theatre, restaurants, shopping, pro sports) without the stress, crime and long commutes of other metropolitan areas.