Madison, Wisconsin
Being a college town in the Badger State [3], Madison, might not come to mind as a suitable place to retire. Still, with its tons of fun and engaging activities and the nature endowments, Madison, Wisconsin is an area situated between two lakes. Like the Madison Museum of Contemporary Arts [4] and many movie theaters, the city’s art institutions can provide a safe haven during a cloudy day. You can easily entertain kids when your family visits by taking them to the Madison’s Children Museum [5] or renting a kayak or paddleboard at one of the nearby lakes. Wisconsin’s sales tax is about 5% and the state provides a property tax deferral loan program for older residents with a household income below $20,000. The state capital has 38 retirement communities.