MOVING TO WISCONSIN? - 5 Things To Know Before Moving To Wisconsin

[@rebeccaromero9317]

Originally from Wisconsin! Miss it immensely, especially the season changes & having a basement!

[@lennybuttz2162]

Almost every home in WI has a basement so I grew up thinking it was like that all over America. I was really shocked when I was talking to someone from out wets and mentioned their basement. They didn't even know what a basement was!

[@dannork1240]

I grew up near Milwaukee and now live in the northwest part of the state. As far as winter goes, I can say the farther away from Lake Michigan you go, the more sunlight you get- I feel like the lake grabs all the clouds and hangs onto them for days. It may be colder temperatures on the western side but we get more sunlight.

[@erickort1987]

fun fact,wisconsin has more bars/taverns than grocery stores

[@joshbrosthomes]

Very true!

[@terriz7791]

The town I grew up in had a population of over 800 people. There was 2 small grocery stores and at least 10 bars in town, and a few more just outside of town. I thought this was normal!

[@lennybuttz2162]

At one time my home town of 3,000 people had 3 full size grocery stores and 3 corner grocery stores plus a liquor store that sold like 60 varieties of cheese, a variety of meats and sausages and a few basics like crackers, milk, eggs and we had at least 15 bars and 10 churches. There were also 2 bowling alleys with big bars inside.

[@mariaelenavecchione2213]

We moved to Wisconsin from Upstate New York 3 years ago. We absolutely love it here and are planning to stay forever! ❤❤❤

[@petuniasevan]

We've lived in Wisconsin over 31 years now. I'm originally from Southern California (don't judge!) and hubby is from South Dakota. After we got out of the military I suggested moving to northern California and we did ok for a couple of years, but things fell apart. He got a truck driving job, I ended up riding with him, we were in Wisconsin a lot on his dedicated route, so we set down roots here. Also a 10 hour drive from his parents' place. Wisconsin's an interesting place and I will say that I'd never even considered living here but for the circumstances that brought us here to the Fox Valley. Decent place, low crime, things to do; our neighborhood is well-kept. Four seasons (though I really don't like winter after a few weeks of the cold) and surprisingly pretty scenery in various areas. Cost of living is helluva lot lower than it was in California (southern OR northern). Visiting for scenery? The Driftless region is amazing. So is the Door County Peninsula, and the North Woods in fall blaze in color. The Lake Superior shoreline and Apostle Islands are a kayaker's paradise. But respect the lake! It eats the unwary.

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@petuniasevan well said!!!

[@analyncabatuan3100]

Thank you so much for sharing..im planning to go there maybe next year i hope to see you there.

[@joshbrosthomes]

Awesome! Hope you have a great time!

[@Steve-318]

Central and northern Wi tend to be higher elevation too. 400 to 700 feet with a couple degrees of latitude makes a difference for the earlier snow.

[@lennybuttz2162]

The jet stream has a lot to do with it. The jet stream changed about 10 years ago and it has greatly affected the weather.

[@richards1191]

1,001 ft in Adams county

[@bobpourri9647]

The biggest thing is the weather. Even in the southern part of the state, winters can be pretty damn brutal. Not every year, but some years. Summers are nice, but can get hot, humid....and MOSQUITOES big enough to carry away small dogs. Other than that, there are plenty of really great things in the state to offset any negatives. Country roads, wild areas, parks. Generally pretty laid back. Few other places I would consider living.

[@AJhere2024]

Grew up in rhinelander wi for most of my life. My family moved alot but i have lived in The u.p, stevens point, Minocqua, st. Germain, and eagle river. I was born in walworth county wi. Everything you said in this video is very accurate!

[@wilpotocki2453]

I moved to Wisconsin when my father moved us from Chicagoland to Rhinelander and later Sugar Camp. Went to high school in Rhinelander "Go Hodags!" and the people are very nice. Oneida County has one of the most beautiful courthouses I've ever seen with it's Tiffany glass dome is beautiful at night. Left in the late 70's to go to college and didn't return, but I still have a soft spot for the beautiful state that is Wisconsin.

[@ol_gunner13b40]

You prove just what I said. You're a FIB, so go back to Chicago where you belong!

[@AJhere2024]

Aye was raised in rhinelander too😅

[@coorslight97]

im heading to Rhinelander today to visit my friend and her family lol it is beautiful up there!

[@Cheese-Head]

A proud Wisconsinite here! Love my state! Go pack go!

[@ol_gunner13b40]

Enjoy kissing Evers butt.

[@FunnyGuy2011]

Same here man.

[@richards1191]

Go bears go! From Central Wisconsin

[@chillydawgg4354]

You have moved to Wisconsin. Drinking power +3 bonus. Spotted Cow is now available in the Shop.

[@leemeyer748]

We have a cabin in northern Wisconsin that is delightful for the Spring, Summer and Fall and then head some place during the winter for places like Texas or Florida. It is all very wonderful

[@Finneganbeginagain1]

I’ve lived in Wisconsin 53 years and I’ve never said “you betcha”. Nor have I heard anyone say it. Maybe that’s an up north thing. I live in Madison and always have. Also, a 20 point buck must be very elusive because the biggest I’ve heard of is a 14 point and most of the men in my family hunt. I realize that was exaggerated. I can give hundreds of examples that are significant to Wisconsin but I don’t have a channel. As of right now, 1/4/25, it’s 7 degrees Fahrenheit. I think that’s a little cooler than most people would want to live in. Last winter we had a few weeks that were 20 below or worse. Cars wouldn’t start, etc. So to say winters aren’t bad is relative. I don’t love it but know how to survive in it.

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@Finneganbeginagain1 yes definitely all exaggerated points a bit. I’ve heard people say “you betcha” in almost a sarcastic/joking kind of way. The winters have been quite mild compared to even 5 years ago. Last week it was almost 50, and there’s still no snow on the ground. There’s always going to be those cold snaps here, but I think of harsh winters as a combination or severe cold and snow, and we just have not seen that much in the most recent years, in southern WI anyway.

[@Finneganbeginagain1]

@@joshbrosthomesit snowed on the 15th going into the 16th of December. It’s currently 9degrees. The trends are due to El nina but I can assure you that winter is far from over. My birthday is in November and I can say that it’s been everywhere from 60degrees to over a foot of snow and below freezing. It’s Wisconsin. You can’t predict anything here.

[@joshbrosthomes]

@ no you can’t. Winters exist and they can be bad, but again, they have NOT been as harsh in recent memory. I personally am fine with the cold. It’s the snow and cloudiness that I hate. Thankfully today is a sunny day, but everyone is different

[@Titter2]

At least with the cold, you can put more layers on and bundle up under a blanket. I can't imagine living in a place like texas or florida where half the year is 100 degrees with 99 percent humidity. Their summers are like our winters, people sitting inside doing nothing because it's so unbearable outside. My biggest reason for living here is how safe it is, no hurricanes, no earthquakes, no volcanoes, very few fires and tornadoes, minor flooding, etc.

[@joshbrosthomes]

@ 100% agree!

[@ErOrNWi]

I spent the first thirty years of my life in Wisconsin, but currently live abroad in the southern part of South Korea. I've seen people from other countries complain they've never experienced winters this cold before. To explain, the winters in my city usually average around the upper 30s/40F in the day and upper 20s/30F at night. An extremely cold night would be in teens fahrenheit. This is considered too cold for them. What I'm getting at is states like Minnesota or the Dakotas might have worse winters. But if you tell someone that's used to warmer temperatures that winters in Wisconsin are "not that bad" you are setting them up for quite a shock.

[@lennybuttz2162]

When I was a kid we lived in the upstairs of a house. It didn't have central heating, we had a heater in the dining room that was it. My room was a ways from the dining room. My windows always had thick layers of ice on them in the winter. The window would blow through and move the curtain over my closet doorway which always scared me. The air would be so cold in the morning when I woke up I could see my breath. We sure didn't have any carpeting either. I had to put my bare feet on that icy linoleum floor and run as fast as I could to bathroom then stand on tip toes until I finished my business. LOL Still today when I hear a cold whistling wind mixed with blowing snow it lulls me right to sleep.

[@seanbinder8316]

Moved from Michigan to here 3 years ago and live the area it was a great move.

[@lennybuttz2162]

I lived in Sault St. Marie in the early 80s and it was the 2nd most depressing place I ever lived. Muscatine IA was the most depressing place. MI is beautiful, incredibly beautiful but the people just do not seem happy.

[@metalschrammer69]

In from Massachusetts and seriously thinking about noving to WI and this video made me want to more. Already a Packers fan too

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@metalschrammer69 Love to hear! Gotta get you to Lambeau if you haven’t been already

[@metalschrammer69]

@@joshbrosthomes that would be my first stop for sure

[@joshbrosthomes]

@ it’s magical especially in the winter

[@lennybuttz2162]

If you grew up in a big city I don't think you'll like it hear unless you move to Madison. Even Milwaukee as big as it is has a small town attitude. We have had a bad history with people from the east coast most people probably don't remember it but if you move to a smaller town it's going to take them a long time to warm up to you. If you have that snobby accent people will be polite but they're not going to like you. The winters are much more harsh than you're used to having.

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@lennybuttz2162 Madison has a WAY smaller town feeling that Milwaukee does. East coast gets some really rough winters too, and I think a lot of people here aren’t going to hate someone for where they came from or how they sound. Depends on the person I guess.

[@Filywardo]

very good, professional video!! I expected 300k sub's! Thanks for the upload, cheers from indiana

[@Filywardo]

(p.s. indiana shares an equal hate for illinois dont worry)

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@Filywardo Haha Thanks for the compliments on the Vid! Glad to hear we share the same arch rival🤣

[@elizabethpeterson1644]

I lived in Door County Wisconsin for over 26 years so far. I was from Illinois. My parents had built a vacation home in Door County in the fall of 1979. With them that I spent a lot of my vacations with them and my sister. When my parents retired in 1993 from teaching and made their vacation home as their permanent home. I stayed with them from 1993-94. I was working in a grocery store near their home. 93-94 was a tough winter as I remembered. My sister was in Spain for a part of the year. She came back and stayed with us. My sister and I moved back in Illinois to lived in 3 different apartments for the 3 years. I moved back in mid May 1997. It was a beautiful Mother’s Day weekend. When I started to work at a different grocery store it got colder in the 30’s. I wasn’t expecting it to be that cold in mid May. It was cold for a week. It got to be back to normal temperatures. On December 1st that I moved in my apartment that same year. I did liked to lived with my parents during those months. They had 2 cats that I both liked. One cat was so old and frail that was an old buddy towards me. The other cat that I did played with. I don’t think that I have an accent nor people in Door County sounded the same as I do. Even my grandmother lived in the county,too. She was from central Illinois. She sounded liked she was from the south. Even my mother was from the same area and doesn’t have an accent liked my grandmother did. I do feel liked that I do belong in Door County because of being part Swedish and part Norwegian on my father’s side of the family. Even my last name is still Peterson.

[@ol_gunner13b40]

Another FIB heard from. Go back and kiss Pritzker's butt.

[@madtownangler]

Sorry to hear that you used to be a FIB LOL.

[@johnserrahn1570]

Once a fib always a fib. DC native we know.

[@lennybuttz2162]

Door County is beautiful but I never liked going there. I always thought the people who lived their year around were stuck up snobs. They acted like they were something special. They weren't special they were very white trash except for their attitude.

[@zuzupetals1676]

Wisconsin is one of the Best States!!!!!

[@TRuth.T]

Were grass-fed beef farmers in North Central Wisconsin. Were selling our farm and moving 15 miles south of our farm. 🤣We live in Mennonite /Amish area...

[@richardshagrin8565]

I lived in Tomah and was very happy to move, even to Germany.

[@grzegorzgurda1883]

@Josh Brost: instead of just German and Scandinavian, I would also add Polish. Polish heritage among WI residents at 8.15 is second only to German heritage (at over 40%), and above Norwegian 6.61%. Yes, if you combine all people of Scandinavian heritage together it is above 10%, but still. There are entire towns from Poland that immigrated to the US, as an example Independence, WI from a small region of Silesia (Polish speaking, counted themselves as Poles but at that time in history were part of newly unionized Germany and thus may have been counted as German?). PBS-featured historian John Gurda has a book and several historical articles on these subjects.

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@grzegorzgurda1883 very true! I’m quite polish myself 🇵🇱

[@crabbyhayes1076]

When I was growing up, Wisconsonites couldn't buy margarine in the state (Oleo as it was known back then), so we would always bring a case when we visited our relatives there. Of course, we would usually return home with plenty of dairy products.

[@madtownangler]

Oleo used to be differently colored than real butter too. My parents are both FIBS and grew up eating that nasty crap.

[@crabbyhayes1076]

@@madtownangler It was before my time, but I understand margarine was initially pure white, so they included at small pkg of yellow food coloring you would mix with it to give it the color. By the time I was old enough to remember anything (early 50s), the margarine we bought at our local store was the same color as butter.

[@ArtLysense-m2m]

Oleo is poison and fake. That goes to the ignorant mindset of Wisconsin. It’s Dairy Land, which is natural , healthy and in abundance, but yeah: travel far and wide for crap. Also, they gotta constantly tell you about all the things they buy and everything they saw on the way. That’s because they know WI and they themselves are dull, and they try to convince themselves otherwise.

[@kaylaburgess6042]

State law still that they have to serve real butter, can not serve margarine

[@aedryk]

@@kaylaburgess6042 an unintentional blessing now that we know butter is healthy and margarine causes heart disease and cancer

[@sficlassic]

I grew up in Madison. Retired now and living in a small village 30 miles west. My daughter now lives in North Dakota. When I go there I have to bring 2 things. A Rocky Rococo pizza and Hooks 15 year cheddar. She doesn't share the cheese. For me, I love the small town life and the people are great. You want the best fish fry. Hooterville Inn in Blue Mounds. I could go on about Wisconsin and where to go.

[@sidsingh9165]

I'm going from Texas to Madison, Wisconsin, for college.

[@joshbrosthomes]

Great school choice 🦡

[@madtownangler]

Someday you will walk past where I live probably with some alcohol in you.

[@lennybuttz2162]

I think you'll like it. I went to college in Milwaukee with a girl from Houston and she told me out of all the states she visited people in WI were more like Texans than anyone else. She said we had the same kind of attitude. Madison is a great school and a fun place to live. You might have trouble finding good BBQ but there are still some incredible places to eat. if you ever run across a place called Dotty Dumplings Famous Hamburgers try their buffolo burger and get a shake. They have the best dang burgers I've ever eaten and the best shakes I've ever tasted.

[@MikeYurbasovich]

So, how do you like your choice?

[@madtownangler]

If you want to buy a snowmobile there is always one for sale out in the country here in southern Wisconsin because the winters down here don't really get very much snow anymore. If you are over sixteen unless you are good at sports you pretty much don't exercise for the rest of your life LOL. I remember leaving the state for ten years after high school and seeing pictures of friends in the newspaper and seeing how fat they had gotten in just a few years...of course I have caught up.

[@Theaddman]

Hello from Baraboo, Wisconsin

[@xonxo3029]

I'm an international student going to UWGreen Bay. Could you suggest me a few things I should consider before reaching there. any transportation issues or any advice would be appreciated please. Thankyou

[@joshbrosthomes]

UW-GB is on the far east side of Green Bay but I’m sure there’s a bus system to and from campus. It may be something to look into though. Get a nice winter coat! It gets cold especially up there!

[@dizbang3073]

Wear a hat in winter.

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

I just love Wisconsin.

[@facecafe111]

I'm not even from the states and I got recommended this video? I am a Bucks fan tho.

[@joshbrosthomes]

Good choice 🤝

[@mikeklinger1712]

The biggest thing to know while in Wisconsin is that their 3 neighboring states can't drive! Illinois forget their pulling a boat, Iowans pull surprise U turns, and MN shouldn't touch a steering wheel!

[@shawnshurtz9147]

Yes, the temperature is that bad. You must not work outside. Im in the Eau Claire area. I've worked outside in -30 wind chill well below that.

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@shawnshurtz9147 Fair

[@MikeYurbasovich]

That's one of my favorite areas in this state, but the winners are a little more intimidating than in southern Wisco

[@kateryna.nadtochyy1980]

Great job 👏

[@kevinl.7140]

I would love to move there from germany right now.

[@davidtesler1198]

Come on over, many people still speak German

[@hayeslincoln3111]

Come on over I think you'd like the climate. WI is a couple of areas depending on how you want to live. The southern part is where the big cities are Milwaukee Madison Kenosha Racine. The middle and then the northern patr. If you decide to come over . If you have a skill you can make living in the middle and northern areas. The lower part of wi is where most of the industry is financial and industrial. Typically. Northern wis. Was always a vacation area. The business associated with tourism is what keeps it going. It's better now. But still dependent on the city people and retirees for the money. Winters up north can get pretty quiet. Very nice if you like peacefulness. I think you need to do a road trip around the state. Depending on your financial ability. I think that will help you decide where you choose to live Good luck. We wisconsinites are probably the friendliest most down to earth people you ll ever meet. And the furture you get from the big cities the better the people get.

[@kevinl.7140]

@@hayeslincoln3111 thank you guys for the replies. Im doing a lot of research right now. It sounds really good

[@MsMadmax1]

I would love to have the opportunity to move to Wisconsin. My husband and I moved down south for his job, and I HATE it. The people of Wisconsin are salt-of-the-earth types. I have friends and relatives in Green Bay that I love to visit. The Hob Knob is a favorite supper club of ours!

[@AlejandroCervantes-h8v]

From Milwaukee love Wisconsin 😊

[@onesimusiii]

Nice video there hey!!! Go Pack Go!!! Lol

[@feija77]

Great video! Can you describe allergy season(s) in Wisconsin and does it bother you? Thanks!

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@feija77 hey! Me personally, I notice allergies primarily during two seasons. Spring and fall. I think right now I’m actually experiencing a bit of allergies, but it’s definitely a thing here with the change of seasons

[@robincowley3738]

I moved here in 2024...I really like it.. expect the cold winters..

[@ts4426]

How's the humidity in the summer?

[@joshbrosthomes]

It's SO dry currently so not humid at all! Typically, it does get fairly humid, but nothing compared to the south

[@ts4426]

@@joshbrosthomes gotcha. I am from Arkansas and am trying to escape this insufferable humidity.

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@ts4426 I’ve been to Arkansas and I’m actually going again in 2 weeks. I’ve grown to love the 4 seasons because it’s such a nice change. The humidity here would feel like a joke compared to anywhere in the south. The bugs are also so much bigger in Arkansas and I can’t stand bugs 😂

[@ts4426]

@@joshbrosthomes I have lived here my entire life and STILL haven't acclimated to the humidity. I hope you have a great time here, weather notwithstanding!

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@ts4426 Thanks! I hope so too! If you have any other questions on WI or find yourself in WI, let me know! You can HMU on Instagram - @joshbrosthomes

[@lorenzell3104]

You should have mentioned the generally low cost of living, and affordable housing. The taxes are a little on the high side, and the politic being middle of the road.

[@jeffsteffen211]

You forgot to mention our state beverage is ranch dressing.

[@TheEnderknight]

I have lived in Wisconsin since the beginning of High School. I find that I can actually afford to own a house here. Average house prices are pretty good. Food is fairly affordable because there is a fair amount of local produce available.

[@joshbrosthomes]

100%! Anywhere in the Midwest will be cheaper than the West or East Coast. I'd much rather live here and not deal with the traffic and insane cost of living

[@madtownangler]

Unless you live in Madison.

[@richardharepax123]

As someone who was born and raised here the down fall for me is two things one not enough big companies call it home for the jobs and two hearing about the packers even during the summer as id rather talk about the brewers or bucks

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@richardharepax123 packers definitely run the state as far as fandom goes. Theres a decent amount of big name companies. The issue sometimes is keeping them in Wisconsin

[@josephmclean515]

How is turtle Lake Wisconsin? I’ve gotten a job offer there.

[@joshbrosthomes]

Honestly I don’t know much about Turtle Lake or that part of the state, but looks like a great location. Close enough to Minneapolis but definitely will be a small town feel out that way

[@newerwrld]

best state in the union, great video Josh !

[@LayLow83]

I currently live in Eau Claire for the past 41 years. I have NEVER heard anything called a Bubbler. The only time I hear this slang in on videos like this. Also Snow can fall anytime in October. It my no stick around. However November to late April it’s pretty much a guarantee the snow will always be on the ground. Snowmobiling has really fallen off. It’s not even close to what it was just 20 years ago. ATV’s & UTV’s have exploded in popularity in Wisconsin. Drinking alcohol is not only a lifestyle it’s also a sport. The commonalities in Wisconsin are Taverns, Wineries, Restaurants, Churches, Banks, Music Festivals, Friday Fish Fries, Culvers, Kwik Trips, Green Bay Packer Conversations 24/7/365, Road Construction, and most of all Quality of Life.

[@joshbrosthomes]

Bubbler is huge in the southern part of the state much like “pop” for soda is more common up north

[@richardsanty9063]

I live in Green Bay, Everybody says bubbler.

[@adamwroczynski3972]

I live in Milwaukee and most say bubbler as well

[@theeyes7290]

I also live in Green Bay and every person says bubbler.

[@madtownangler]

I lived in Colorado for a decade after high school and got screwed up with the bubbler/water fountain thing. I usually just say 'get some water" now.

[@CherylJune]

May move there eventually. Best places neat Nehaah

[@joshbrosthomes]

Are you looking for “city” or more rural? Neenah itself is great. Can feel a bit congested at times for how big the city is.

[@CherylJune]

@@joshbrosthomes I am not sure. I’ve lived in very small cities for years. Then my husband bought a house very remote. He passed and I really need to be near stores, drs, stuff like that without a lot of traffic. My daughter is in Neenah. So other places close to that would be best

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@CherylJune I’d checkout these places: Kaulauna, Kimberly, Harrison, Menasha, Appleton, Greenville

[@CherylJune]

@@joshbrosthomesthank you

[@shantkozakjian7893]

What is a good area in Wisconsin to live in? I have a job opportunity to move and want to know a safe neighborhood for raising a family

[@chrisschultz8598]

It depends where your job opportunity is at. If it is in the Milwaukee, or even the Madison area, you might consider Walworth County where you can find Lakes Geneva, Delavan and Como, and whole bunch of smaller lakes, and the communities of Lake Geneva, Walworth, Fontana, Williams Bay, Whitewater, Elkhorn and Delavan. Whitewater is the largest with about 10,000 people and a university that's part of the Wisconsin system. The area is low crime and has outstanding schools. It is a little pricey, but if that job you're going to pays well, you might want to check out Walworth County.

[@MikeYurbasovich]

Almost all areas in Wisconsin are relatively safe.. Madison and Milwaukee are the two with the most crime

[@outdoorswithwaynek7966]

All you need to know about Wisconsin is wait 10 minutes and the weather will change

[@savedin87ify]

I moved my family to Fond du lac in 1996. Was treated like shit. Ended up having a nervous breakdown.

[@lennybuttz2162]

Fond du Lac is a terrible city. I worked there for awhile in the early 80s, I hated it. The people there are not friendly at all and the town is so rinky dink. it still looks about same now as it did then. They have that state patrol headquarters there, those guys are not the least bit nice. They got some kind of king of the hill attitude. It's too bad you had that experience many cities and towns are very welcoming.

[@erikamarieramos5580]

Moving to Franklin soon. Do you have some tips? : )

[@joshbrosthomes]

Franklin is a great spot! Explore the city, get a good winter coat, join some local meetup groups on Facebook!

[@erikamarieramos5580]

@@joshbrosthomes wow there are groups on fb? Thanks so much!

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@erikamarieramos5580 more than likely yes!

[@SlotsAndScratchcardjackpots]

Food & drinks 🍺 💯

[@jamessnider7869]

Don’t forget the Badgers.

[@ecnorthernlights2094]

You forgot to mention the state bird... mosquitoes

[@jamesquivey1538]

There is a Cuban DJ in Miami that refers to your state as, "Whitesconsin",

[@lennybuttz2162]

It has changed a lot. I'd say the bottom half of the state is very diverse. Up north it's mostly white people but there are African Americans and some Asians. I grew up 35 miles from Green Bay in a small town that was mostly white but did have a small Mexican population, 1 Korean woman and 1 Filipino woman both war brides. There were also a good amount of Jews in my town but I never met or talked to a black person until I was 18 and going to college in Milwaukee. A few years later a black man named Tony moved to our town and it was big news.

[@jamesquivey1538]

@@lennybuttz2162 I live in Ft Lauderdale which is as diverse as it comes. For 20 years I worked for a company where 2/3 of the employees were born in another country. I think it made us stronger as it forced everyone to deal with the other's "uniquenesses". I always say it is harder to hate a group of people when you know them personally! My parents are from southeastern Ohio (on the West Virginia border). Everyday I am grateful they moved us to Florida; I can't imagine what my life would be if I grew up there! I can't fathom how you deal with the winters! I cry when it gets below 70! GOD BLESS THE USA!!!!!

[@lennybuttz2162]

@@jamesquivey1538 I can see that being a positive experience. I grew up with people from many different countries also. I heard many different accents and listened to a lot of interesting stories. Most of them were from Northern Europe.

[@BillTillman-w8z]

He's jealous.

[@analyncabatuan3100]

By the way im going to Madison...

[@joshbrosthomes]

Great spot! Let me know if you need any recommendations on anything!

[@analyncabatuan3100]

@@joshbrosthomes sure i will let you know...thank you..your so kind.

[@monicaguokas1869]

Wrll, the Packers are the only publicly owned nonprofit team. Makes them very special!

[@jeremytalbot4473]

Been a Wisconsinite for three years now, still a Bears fan!

[@joshbrosthomes]

Should be a great game today! #GOPACKGO

[@dapanda3176]

you convinced my good pal to move here

[@joshbrosthomes]

🤝🤝🤝

[@larryyeadeke2953]

You live in Madison and didn't mention Badger football when talking sports.

[@SOLODOLODEEBO]

Going to Milwaukee from the bay area California soon

[@joshbrosthomes]

Awesome! Let me know if you need any recommendations on things to do or see!

[@jltsportsfreak84]

That sucks......Mil-Garbage......BLAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MUCH Other areas of Wisconsin to live in.....

[@thomaspospiech6764]

Fun video

[@calibrobear]

I'm from Wisconsin originally but have lived in California for 10 years now. You forgot Friday Fish Fry's and Custard Stands for food. Also-- California is the largest dairy producer in the USA-- Wisconsin is #2.

[@Steve-318]

Wisconsin still produces more cheese, we will always be a dairy powerhouse with our green fields you envy.

[@madtownangler]

I remember filling up a small cooler full of cheese from Wisconsin when I visited just to bring back home for friends. Glad I moved back here twenty years ago.

[@Rockgod32]

Cali may make more cheese than Wisconsin, but you have to remember Domino's pizza and Taco Bell need inexpensive cheese for their products!

[@brandonbuhrmusic7320]

I live in Green Bay, it's a pretty decent place to live.

[@chillydawgg4354]

Great school district

[@marklangren3142]

Road America

[@SamIammf-h1b]

It's cold

[@jimoconnor6382]

Before there was Toyota......there was AMC 🤣

[@lisaeccles8036]

😂😅😂😅 I don't have an accent!

[@wallsttech6881]

Ass biting winters, don't be fooled.

[@lennybuttz2162]

When it comes to personal rights Wisconsin has always been at the forefront. People in Wisconsin have a very strong belief in letting people live the way they want to live. Even if they don't agree with it they still support your rights. It was never illegal hear to have a biracial marriage as it was in many states. WI was often the first or one of the first states to pass laws supporting personal rights. Wisconsin used to be a strong union state, it's the birthplace for employees providing insurance for employees. It's also the birthplace of kindergarten. Sadly in the past 20 years a lot of outsiders have immigrated to Wisconsin and forced themselves into positions of power and now they're doing their best to change Wisconsin from a state of the people to a state of the corporation. I do not have hope for the future.

[@LWRC]

• You've gotta love cold in the winter and hot and humid weather in the summer! • Limited restaurant selections even in Madison - quality isn't that great compared to other parts of the country! • If you own an exotic car, forget about it! • Very high property taxes compared to other states nationally

[@Lil_totoro]

Yup. Everyone should stay away

[@marklangren3142]

Ice racing of cars

[@Fossillarson]

I grew up in ashland wi. 80s 90s miss living in south is ice racing and snowmobiling

[@Stretch57]

If you're new to Wisconsin and can't drive on snow, stay off the roads.

[@HeavyJay1421]

As someone who doesnt live in Wisconsin if you never heard anything about Wisconsin its cause no one but Wisconsin people care about Wisconsin

[@davidtesler1198]

Why, because you say so=get over yourself SFB

[@Aikynbreusov]

Madison is a good place... small city compared to those in California... I think it's in Danes County... mostly white people... white German people.... I love driving through Madison from Iowa, crossing through Duburque to Madison up to Fond Du Lac, Oshkosh then to Green Bay.. I love speaking German to people there... so funny... they're German blood but can't speak German... what a shame...

[@7-z7y]

Come smell our dairy air!

[@Rockgod32]

Dude, quit running you mouth about how good it is in Wisconsin! You don't want people from other parts of the US moving in!!!

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@Rockgod32 😂😂😂 hey all are welcome!

[@HankAaronJoseph19]

You don't hunt and fish what the hell do you do here?

[@joshbrosthomes]

Golf, hike, bike, kayak… much more things to do than just hunting and fishing

[@sandragruhle6288]

You forgot the Badgers and UW! They aren’t pros, but they are a large cultural and educational institution.😢😖👎🏻

[@chevyThompson]

WI is not for Jamaican immigrants like myself. 🥶😅

[@Thomas-hr6ng]

With the exception of the taxes, the food, the crime, the weather and the people Wisconsin is a wonderful place. This place is a poorly governed, grossly overtaxed, unfriendly rathole and with terrible food.

[@rajatsingh2956]

Lived in Wisconsin. Utterly boring and stale. Winters are windy and icy. Public transit is non-existent in most cities. Job market is limited, and state laws are heavily anti-fun and anti-women! Only those who are born in Wisconsin, mostly like it, but the state offers very little in terms of quality of life metrics. I am glad I left.

[@joshbrosthomes]

Thanks for the comment! I agree with you on the public transit. Wisconsin has a top 10 education system in the entire country, and generally ranks middle of the pack/upper third in a lot of other quality of life metrics, from what I often see. It's never number one, but it's almost always in the upper half of the country

[@Lil_totoro]

Nooooo stay away

[@Ddubs1975]

5 things to know before moving to Wisconsin.... goes on to list about a thousand things. Very Wisconsin thing to do!!😂😂

[@markkramer7068]

Nah nah nah those city's yah mention are twice as large pop wise in there metro areas. Madison is your most liberal city. An they're a good amount of BEARS fans in southern wisc.an a good amount of VIKING fans near miny border. Packers do rule though. Oh by the way roads are 10 times better then Illinois.

[@marklangren3142]

Never got a good spotted cow, I consider one of the worst craft beers

[@joshbrosthomes]

Even on tap?!?

[@marklangren3142]

@@joshbrosthomes Yes, and I lived in WI for 5 years Buy a lake street brewing beer any kind

[@joshbrosthomes]

@@marklangren3142 I think it’s more of a classic and the exclusivity to WI makes it awesome and unique. I love the taste of it too but just like anything, not everyone will like it. Hinterland up in Green Bay is probably my favorite brewery. I’ve never had a bad beer there

[@randywhipple1312]

Spotted cow su ks!

[@BarneeFife]

Yah..hey dere…how’s she goin’? If you wore out your welcome in the other 49 states, and you’re not crazy about possibly living in North Korea, then, and only then, I suggest you consider living in that vast wasteland, otherwise known as ‘The Other Mistake By The Lake’… Don’t forget to bring your Koozie, your brat shish kabob sticks, and your cribbage board…..

[@Iforgotme]

16 below sucks.

[@upinapuffofsmoke1653]

The union really lol

[@TheRealRoronoaZoro]

Cold and racist. Good luck.

[@cyclingxventures]

Beautiful women!

[@Aikynbreusov]

Kenosha is BAAAADDDDD!!!! It's literally located right across the state border from Chicago, so the city gets a lot of crimes from there. There Alot of black crimes.... I drove through it to Chicago...

[@thewurm9177]

Worst drivers in the US.

[@robertmanella528]

No stay out of Wisconsin and leave it free of your yuppie b.s.! If you have to go to Wisconsin, go to Mill walkie