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Best Cities for Women #1 : San Francisco, California
San Francisco
Excelle
November 01, 2008
Overall Score: 99
Population: 744,041
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.
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 (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 21
Transportation: 60 / 100
- Light rail / subway system doesn’t serve entirety of city
- Bus system is reliable and fairly extensive
Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 98 / 100
Female-led Industries:
1) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=technical+service&location=355&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 (15%)
2) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Educational+services&location=647&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Health Care (12%)
3) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Education&location=355&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Educational Services (8%)
4) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Sales&location=355&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Sales (5%)
5) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Audit&location=355&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Accountants and Auditors (3%)
Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://www.sfwow.org/”>San Francisco Women on the Web
- <a href= “http://www.babwnews.com/”>Bay Area Business Woman
<a href= “http://www.sfgov.org/”>City of San Francisco
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AnnEvanston
12 months ago
1866 comments
I moved here 10 years ago and have never been happier with a choice - it is HOME!
Bluelily
about 1 year ago
182 comments
I've been thinking about moving to San Francisco for the past year. The information helps.
AsianChick
about 1 year ago
10 comments
Amazing City!!! And lots of beautiful people. :)
ImBossay
about 1 year ago
104 comments
WHOHOOO!!! GO SAN FRAN!!!