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Best Cities for Women #1 : San Francisco, California

Overall Score: 99

Population: 744,041

Description: A popular tourist destination resting on a peninsula into the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco is a diversified city with dense population and beautiful Victorian architecture. With many historical sites and a burgeoning downtown, San Francisco hosts a population coming from a variety of different backgrounds, political perspectives, and classes.

Best For: Singles, Young Couples, Families, Empty Nesters

Median Salary for Women: $57,496

Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :5 / 5

Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 81 / 100

Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 21

Transportation: 60 / 100
- Light rail / subway system doesn’t serve entirety of city
- Bus system is reliable and fairly extensive

Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 98 / 100

Female-led Industries:
1) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (15%)
2) Health Care (12%)
3) Educational Services (8%)
4) Sales (5%)
5) Accountants and Auditors (3%)

Just for Women:
- San Francisco Women on the Web
- Bay Area Business Woman

City of San Francisco

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