These are the 14 best places to retire in Wisconsin in 2026, according to US News

Fourteen Wisconsin cities were recently named the best places to retire in the Badger State by U.S. News & World Report.

For its “Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2026” report, the publication analyzed 850 of the most populated cities in the nation based on affordability, desirability, happiness, retiree taxes, job market and health care quality.

Tim Smart, contributing editor and author of U.S. News & World Report’s retirement newsletter, said in a Nov. 4 press release retirees are “prioritizing quality of life over affordability” for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This, coupled with an expanded number of places evaluated, allowed a number of midwestern cities to secure high positions in the rankings,” Smart said.

You can view the full report online at https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-retire?sort=match&high_to_low=true.

What are the best cities to retire in Wisconsin, according to U.S. News?

Based on the above metrics, here are the 14 cities that made U.S. News’ list for Wisconsin:

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You can view Wisconsin full report at https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-retire/best-places-to-retire-in-wisconsin?sort=match&high_to_low=true.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What are the best places to retire in Wisconsin?