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Best Cities for Women #10 : Portland, Oregon

Overall Score: 82

Population: 568,380

Description: Incorporated in 1851, Portland is noted for its strong investment in city transportation and land-use planning. With warm summers and temperate winters, Portland is Oregon’s most known hot spot for tourism and an upcoming destination for musicians and artists.

Best For: Singles, Young Couples, Empty Nesters

Median Salary for Women: $42,287

Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :3 / 5

Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 57 / 100

Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 66

Transportation: 77 / 100
- Portland International Airport is located about 30 minutes outside of the city center
- Cheap car sharing provided by Flexcar

Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 84 / 100

Female-led Industries:
1) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Health+Care&location=578&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=578&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=Management&location=578&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Management Occupations (6%)
4) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Computer+&location=578&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Computer Specialists (4%)
5) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Sales+Representative&location=578&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Sales Representatives (4%)

Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://www.lwvpdx.org/”>Portland League of Women Voters
- <a href= “http://www.nawicportland54.org/”>National Association of Women in Construction

<a href= “http://www.portlandonline.com/”>City of Portland Website

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