[dbla]

I'd like to throw in another vote for Madison. I was able to fail with several bootstrapped companies and still grow my savings because of things like cheap rent ($350/mon + utilities) cheap transportation (very bike-able when it's not snowing and good bus system when it is) and cheap food (lots of tasty and inexpensive restaurants).

[kgosser]

Madison is legit. I'm from Milwaukee and love the opportunities here, but Madison is not far behind as a favorite. I might just be a homer though.