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Best Cities for Women #14: Denver, Colorado

Overall Score: 76

Population: 2,408,750

Description: Nicknamed the Mile High City, Denver is the capital and most populous city in the state of Colorado.

Best For: Families, Retirees

Median Salary for Women: $42,370

Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :2 / 5

Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 52 / 100

Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 74

Transportation: 73 / 100
- Served by two major interstate highways, I-25 and I-70
- Most Denver streets have bicycle lanes

Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 64 / 100

Female-led Industries:
1) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Health+Care&location=360&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Healthcare (12%)
2) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Education&location=360&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Educational Services (12%)
3) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Professional%2C+Scientific%2C+Technical&location=360&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=IT&location=360&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Computer Specialists (5%)
5) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Administrative+Assistants&location=360&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Administrative Support (4%)

Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://www.denverwoman.com/”>Denver Woman Magazine
- <a href= “http://www.denverwomanspressclub.org/”>Denver Woman’s Press Club

<a href= “http://www.denvergov.org/”>City of Denver Website

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