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Best Cities for Women #23: Atlanta, Georgia

Overall Score: 62

Population: 4,765,845

Description: As the most populous area in Georgia, Atlanta was historically known as “the city too busy to hate”, due to its early anti-segregation stance and popularity among black communities. Atlanta is one of three US cities to have hosted the US Olympic Games, and is also known for its fine arts establishments and high-quality restaurants.

Best For: Young Couples, Families

Median Salary for Women: $39,752

Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :4 / 5

Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 90 / 100

Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 89

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=Education&location=950&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Educational Services (11%)
2) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Professional%2C+Scientific%2C+Technical&location=950&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 ( 0%)
3) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Health+Care&location=950&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Health Care (10%)
4) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Accomodation%2C+Food&location=950&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Accomodation and Food Service (9%)
5) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=public+administration&location=950&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Public Administration (6%)

Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://www.agnesscott.edu/”>Agnes Scott All-Women’s College
- <a href= “http://www.atlwc.com/”>The Atlanta Women’s Club

<a href= “http://www.atlantaga.gov/”>City of Atlanta Website

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