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Best Cities for Women #18: Madison, Wisconsin

Overall Score: 74

Population: 582,174

Description: As the second largest city and fastest growing area in Wisconsin, Madison has a very low unemployment rate and several very pedestrian-friendly areas. Madison also hosts a sprawling state university, as well as the most extensive network of bike trails in the United States.

Best For: Singles, Young Couples, Families

Median Salary for Women: $45,928

Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :2 / 5

Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 41 / 100

Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 91

Transportation: 75 / 100
- Served by the Dane County Regional Airport, which serves more than 100 commercial flights on an average day
- Light rail system may be developed in upcoming years

Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 67 / 100

Female-led Industries:
1) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Education&location=655&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Educational Services (20%)
2) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Health+Care&location=655&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Health Care (15%)
3) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Finance%2C+Insurance&location=655&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Finance and Insurance (11%)
4) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Professional%2C+Scientific%2C+Technical+Services&location=655&zip_code=&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=Supervisors%2C+Office+Administration&location=655&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Supervisors, Office Administration (5%)

Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://womenst.library.wisc.edu/”>Madison Women’s Studies Library
- <a href= “http://www.wisconsinwomanmagazine.com/”>Wisconsin Woman Magazine

<a href= “http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/”>City of Madison Website

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