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Best Cities for Women #21: Portland, Maine

Overall Score: 68

Population: 243,537

Description: As the largest city in Maine, Portland is a port town with a high concentration of eating and drinking establishments and a well known setting for many modern films (Shawshank Redemption, Thinner, The Preacher’s Wife, Message in a Bottle.

Best For: Young Couples, Families, Retirees

Median Salary for Women: $40,500

Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :1 / 5

Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 31 / 100

Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 65

Transportation: 470 / 100
- 14 bus lines, including connections to Logan Airport and Boston’s South Station
- Air service provided by Portland International Jetport

Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 73 / 100

Female-led Industries:
1) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Health+Care&location=464&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&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=Education&location=464&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=Finance%2C+Insurance&location=464&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Finance and Insurance ( 10%)
4) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Professional%2C+Scientific%2C+Technical&location=461&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 (7%)
5) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Social+assistance&location=461&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Social Assistance (4%)

Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://www.mainewomensfund.org/”>Maine Women’s Fund
- <a href= “http://www.mainewomensnetwork.com//”>Maine Women’s Network

<a href= “http://www.ci.portland.me.us/”>City of Portland Website

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