Wisconsin has modest 55+ inventory around Milwaukee and Madison. This is primarily a local downsizer market. Many Wisconsin retirees leave for Arizona or Florida, but for those staying, there are options from regional builders and a few national names.
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Wisconsin Retirement Tax Snapshot
Wisconsin exempts Social Security and up to $5,000 of other retirement income from state tax (income limits apply). Income tax tops at 7.65%. Property taxes are high — many counties exceed 1.5% effective rate.
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