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Best Cities for Women #17: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles
Excelle
November 01, 2008
Overall Score: 76
Population: 3,849,378
Description: Spanning about 469 square miles, this expansive city has quickly become a center of culture, technology, and international trade. With a metropolitan population of over 3.5 million people, L.A. offers gorgeous weather, insider views into the motion picture and music industries, and a rich history of mixed cultures and improving race relations.
Best For: Young Couples, Empty Nesters, Families
Median Salary for Women: $42,667
Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :5 / 5
Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 41 / 100
Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 79
Transportation: 60 / 100
- 27 intertwining freeways, but driving is a near necessity
- Easy rail access to northern California
Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 89 / 100
Female-led Industries:
1) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Health+Care&location=348&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Healthcare (13%)
2) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Educational+Services&location=586&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Educational Services (11%)
3) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Professional%2C+Scientific%2C+Technical&location=348&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%2C+Insurance&location=348&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Finance and Insurance (5%)
5) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Administrative+Support&location=348&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Administrative Support (4%)
Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://feminist.org/”>Feminist Majority Foundation
- <a href= “http://www.nawbola.org/”>National Association of Women Business Owners
<a href= “http://www.lacity.org/”>City of Los Angeles Website
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