#3 New York City, New York
Overall Score: 96
Description: Officially, the largest city in the United States, New York City has over 8.2 million residents. New York City is incredibly diverse, and usually considered the cultural hot-spot of the entire United States of America.
Population: 8,214,426
Best For: Singles, Young Couples, Families
Median Salary for Women: $43,434
Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :5/5
Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 84/100
Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 32
Transportation: 98/10
Culture/Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 95/100
Female-led Industries:
1) Healthcare (20%)
2) Educational Services (12%)
3) Social Assistance (5%)
4) Business Operations Specialists (5%)
5) Registered Nurses (3%)
Just for Women: National Organization for Women, Women Management New York
#4 Washington D.C.
Overall Score: 91
Description: As the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. has a population of over 5 million, and is considered one of the fastest growing regions in the nation.
Population: 582,174Best For: Singles, Young Couples, Families
Median Salary for Women: $47,221
Overall Diversity (Higher is Better): 3/5
Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 84/100
Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 54
Transportation: 60/100
Culture/Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 80/100
Female-led Industries:
1) Public Administration (17%)
2) Professional, Scientific, Technical Services (13%)
3) Educational Services (12%)
4) Health Care (9%)
5) Media and Communications (5%)
Just for Women: National Museum of Women in the Arts, Center for Women Policy Issues
