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Best Cities for Women #11: Chicago, Illinois

Overall Score: 81

Population: 9,505,747

Description: Incorporated in 1883 as a port-city between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River, Chicago is rich in history, and renowned for its architecture. Famous for its blues and jazz music, deep-dish pizza, and improvisational comedy, Chicago is a terrific place to live, especially for younger women.

Best For: Singles, Young Couples, Families

Median Salary for Women: $41,015

Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :3 / 5

Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 89 / 100

Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 85

Transportation: 98 / 100
- Six Class I railroads
- Third largest inter-modal port in world.

Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 90 / 100

Female-led Industries:
1) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Healthcare&location=417&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Healthcare (16%)
2) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Educational+Services&location=417&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Educational Services (12%)
3) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Technical+Services&location=417&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ( 8%)
4) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Finance+and+Insurance&location=417&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Finance and Insurance (7%)
5) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Food+Services&location=417&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Accomodation and Food Services (6%)

Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://www.prentice.nmh.org/”>Prentice Women’s Hospital
- Several female mayors in last 30 years

<a href= “http://www.cityofchicago.org/”>City of Chicago Website

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