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Best Cities for Women #1 : San Francisco, California
San Francisco
WomenCo.
November 01, 2008
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
Previous:City #2 (Boston)
AnnEvanston
2 months ago
1808 comments
I moved here 10 years ago and have never been happier with a choice - it is HOME!
Bluelily
2 months ago
118 comments
I've been thinking about moving to San Francisco for the past year. The information helps.
AsianChick
10 months ago
10 comments
Amazing City!!! And lots of beautiful people. :)
ImBossay
10 months ago
92 comments
WHOHOOO!!! GO SAN FRAN!!!