With an unemployment rate of two-point-three percent, WalletHub-dot-com ranks Madison as one of the best places to find a job in the whole country. Madison ranked ninth overall, including first in the “Socio-economics” category and 21st for its “Job Market.” Madison was the only Wisconsin city in the top-100. Milwaukee was ranked 108th. Standing in the job market category was based on job opportunities, employment growth and annual starting income. Commute time, housing market, and dating and family friendliness determined the socio-economic standing.







