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National Leaders and Laggards Set the Bar (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Nevada – A comprehensive WalletHub analysis evaluated 182 U.S. cities to determine the best environments for women, placing Las Vegas and Reno toward the center of national rankings across economic, health, and safety factors.[1]
National Leaders and Laggards Set the Bar
Columbia, Maryland, topped the list with a score of 81.88, thanks to high adjusted median earnings for women and low poverty rates.[1] Seattle, Washington, followed closely at number two, while Overland Park, Kansas, claimed third place. At the bottom, Jackson, Mississippi, ranked dead last at 182, with Lubbock, Texas, and Mobile, Alabama, not far behind.[1]
Las Vegas secured the 78th spot overall with a score of 54.93, outperforming Reno at 116th with 50.80. These positions reflect a balanced but unremarkable performance compared to coastal powerhouses and struggling Southern metros.
- Top 5 Best: 1. Columbia, MD; 2. Seattle, WA; 3. Overland Park, KS; 4. Raleigh, NC; 5. South Burlington, VT
- Bottom 5 Worst: 178. Gulfport, MS; 179. Shreveport, LA; 180. Fort Smith, AR; 181. Huntington, WV; 182. Jackson, MS
Economic Opportunities Favor Las Vegas
WalletHub assigned 60 percent of the weight to economic and social well-being, where Las Vegas ranked a respectable 34th. Strong showings in job security and women-owned businesses helped offset challenges elsewhere.[1] Reno trailed at 85th in this category, indicating room for growth in median…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-03-02 19:46:00
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