This year ForbesWoman inaugurates its first annual list of the Best Cities for Working Mothers. To calculate the rankings, we started with the 50 largest cities in the U.S. and the premise that different mothers have different needs. So while it’s safe to say that all moms want a secure and protected place for their children to live in, first-rate medical care and excellent schools, if they’re running a business or earning a paycheck, there are other important considerations.
The potential for a relatively high income, job opportunities and family-friend cost of living are obvious ones. But childcare is way up there too. Some big cities that seem like choice places to raise a family, such as Salt Lake City, Utah, and Orlando, Fla., offer comparatively fewer childcare options–including daycare centers and pre-K–for moms who work.
The Best of the Best for Working Moms
1. New York Metro
2. Austin
3. Minneapolis/St. Paul
4. Milwaukee
5. Portland
6. Cincinnati
7. San Jose
8. Pittsburgh
9. Seattle-Tacoma
10. Denver
View the complete list here
Valery Amador, Daily Venus Diva -- Daily Venus Diva.
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