WI City Tops for Families News | May 30, 2023 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy A new study says Madison is a top 20 place to raise a family. WalletHub puts Madison at 17th compared to the 182 largest U.S. cities. Out of 45 categories Madison’s best is affordability, ranking third. Milwaukee also makes the rankings but down the list at 149th. WalletHub says the best place to raise a family is Fremont, California.