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Best Cities for Women #24: Bethesda, Maryland

Overall Score:

Population: 55,277

Description: With an excellent public school system and a strong real estate market, Bethesda is one of the smaller city-towns on our list. Home to several major health care providers as well as the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda is a unique city for older women looking for a more residential setting.

Best For: Young Couples, Families, Retirees

Median Salary for Women: $113,800

Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :1 / 5

Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 23/ 100

Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 40

Transportation: 15 / 100
- Better buy a car.

Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 70 / 100

Female-led Industries:
1) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=technical+service&location=708&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Professional, Scientific, Technical Services (21%)
2) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Education&location=708&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Educational Services (13%)
3) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Social+assistance&location=708&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Public Administration (5%)
4) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Business+operations+specialists&location=708&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Health Care (5%)
5) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Registered+nurses&location=708&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Registered Nurses (3%)

Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://www.bethesdaweb.com/body.cfm?id=118”>Bethesda Women’s Health Center
- <a href= “http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/grants/grants_awarded.html?grantee=ct&start=619&state=all&submitted=1”>Fannie Mae Foundation Grant

<a href= “http://www.discoverourtown.com/MD/Bethesda/Organizations-1672.html”>City of Bethesda Website

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