WomenCo. has combed through hordes of city lists, best-of rankings, and personal opinions to come up with a list of twenty-five U.S. cities that are worth getting excited about.
#1 San Francisco, California
Overall Score: 98
Description: A popular tourist destination resting on a peninsula into the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco is a diversified city with dense population and beautiful Victorian architecture. With many historical sites and a burgeoning downtown, San Francisco hosts a population coming from a variety of different backgrounds, political perspectives, and classes.
Population: 744,041
Best for: Singles, Young Couples, Families, Empty Nesters
Median Salary for Women: $57,496
Overall Diversity (Higher is Better): 5/5
Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 81/100
Cost-of-Living Index (National Average is 100, Higher is Better): 21
Transportation: 60/100
Culture/Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 98/100
Female-led Industries:
1) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (15%)
2) Health Care (12%)
3) Educational Services (8%)
4) Sales (5%)
5) Accountants and Auditors (3%)
Just for Women: San Francisco Women on the Web, Bay Area Community of Women
#2 Boston, Massachusetts
Overall Score: 96
Description: Home to the esteemed Harvard College and center point of the American Revolution, Boston is one of the most historic cities in New England. Although the cost of inner-city living is on the rise, Boston is a bastion of New England’s unique assortment of attitudes, accents, and weather patterns.
Population: 4,455,217
Best For: Young Couples, Singles, Families
Median Salary for Women: $42,562
Overall Diversity (Higher is Better): 3/5
Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 73/100
Cost-of-Living Index (National Average is 100, Higher is Better): 62
Transportation: 60/100
Culture/Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 94/100
Female-led Industries:
1) Healthcare (18%)
2) Educational Services (13%)
3) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (10%)
4) Finance and Insurance (9%)
5) Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4%)
Just for Women: Boston Women’s Network, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
