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Green Bay Wisconsin
Green Bay is the third-largest city in the state of Wisconsin. It is an industrial city with several meatpacking and paper plants, and a port on the bay of Green Bay, an arm of Lake Michigan. Green Bay is home to the Cheeseheads, fans of the Green Bay Packers, a NFL team so successful that Green Bay has nicknamed itself "Titletown, USA." There is more to Green Bay than just exciting football and delicious dairy products, however. There are beautifully manicured rows of flowers at the Green Bay Botanical Garden, and hiking paths and a natural history museum at the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity as well as a historic collection of train cars at the National Railroad Museum. Population: The population of the Green Bay metropolitan area is 306,241 according to the 2010 census.
Climate: Green Bay has a humid continental climate influenced by the city's proximity to Lake Michigan. There are four distinct seasons, with warm, frequently hot summers and long, cold and snowy winters.
Cost of living: Overall, the cost of living in Green Bay is 1% less than the Wisconsin average, and 4% less than the national average.
Housing costs: Check out Green Bay home prices at http://www.zillow.com for up-to-date information. Taxes: Green Bay has a personal income tax of 4.60% to 6.75%, Real property and tangible personal property tax averages $18.36 per $1,000 of full value statewide. There is also a Sales & Use tax of 5%.
Colleges and Universities: The University of Wisconsin at Green Bay http://www.uwgb.edu/ was founded in 1965 and has a student enrollment of approximately 6550. Rasmussen College http://www.rasmussen.edu/locations/wisconsin/green-bay/ focuses on career training programs. ITT Technical Institute and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College also offer specific training programs.
Transportation:Green Bay Metro has the mission to become the premier provider of public transportation in Northeastern Wisconsin, providing their customers with efficient and cost effective services that stimulate economic growth and contribute to the overall quality of life in metropolitan Green Bay http://www.ci.green-bay.wi.us/transit/ . Austin Straubel International Airport is the 3rd largest airport in Wisconsin, providing non-stop service to five Midwestern airline hubs with connections worldwide.
Travel and tourism: Check out the Greater Green Bay CVB http://www.greenbay.com for a wealth of information about things to do in Green Bay. It's not just about football! Their many attractions include parks, theaters, museums, wineries, a zoo, and a casino.
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