25. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
Per Capita Personal Income: $50,681
U.S. Rank: 52
GDP: $102,209 millions
U.S. Rank: 37
Milwaukee is Wisconsin’s largest city and its economic center. Manufacturing and service businesses are the most vital drivers of the economy. The city itself has more than 600,000 residents, while the metropolitan area has a population of around 1.5 million.