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Madison Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city and serves as the state capitol. It is the second largest city. Madison is sometimes described as The City of Four Lakes, comprising the four successive lakes of the Yahara River: Lake Mendota ("Fourth Lake"), Lake Monona ("Third Lake"), Lake Waubesa ("Second Lake") and Lake Kegonsa ("First Lake"). Downtown Madison is located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona and exemplifies its trademark of "Lake, City, Lake". Today, Madison is unfolding into one of the leading biotechnology areas in the country. Those in the tech industry have begun calling Madison and the state of Wisconsin the "Third Coast." Population: Approximately 233,209 with the metro area boasting nearly 561,505.
Climate: Madison has a humid continental climate characterized by variable weather patterns and a large seasonal temperature variance: winter temperatures can be well below freezing, with moderate to occasionally heavy snowfall.
Cost of living: The cost of living in Madison is lower than cities of comparable size. Overall, the cost of living in Madison, WI is equal to the Wisconsin average, and 3% less than the national average.
Housing costs: Home prices run the gamut, from under $100,000 for more modest accommodations to $600,000 and up for spacious luxury homes. For more detailed information, see http://www.zillow.com Taxes: http://www.revenue.wi.gov/
Colleges and Universities: Madison is home to the University of Wisconsin http://www.wisc.edu/ Of special interest to retirees is the Senior Learning Program. This division of Continuing Studies coordinates programs and establishes partnerships that meet the learning and enrichment needs of age 50+ adults in the greater Madison area and beyond.
Transportation:Retirees who enjoy riding bicycles will appreciate this web site: http://www.cityofmadison.com/bikeMadison/ It has many resources, maps, and helpful information for cyclists. Dane County Regional Airport http://www.msnairport.com/. More than 85 commercial flights depart and arrive daily, promoting the exchange of ideas, products, and investment opportunities between southcentral Wisconsin and the globe.
Travel and tourism: Tourism is one of the top three industries in Wisconsin. The Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau http://www.visitmadison.com/ is a great web site for information on the endless opportunities for recreation and fun things to do in Madison. The City of Madison also has information for visitors at http://www.cityofmadison.com/visitors/. And of course, "Wisconsin has an app for that!" http://www.travelwisconsin.com/apps
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