With President Obama‘s fifth State of the Union archived on the Internets, does 2014 looks to be a “breakthrough year for America”?
The address certainly created a fire underneath the feet of many Americans. Obama’s hopeful rhetoric — a call-to-action for the end of certain inequalities in the workplace — is growing louder by the day. “I believe when women succeed, America succeeds,” the Commander-in-Chief said to a round of applause, shortly after calling the fact that women make 77 cents for every dollar a man makes “an embarrassment.”
Forbes’ financial literacy website, NerdWallet, calculated just how much women made in 500 major metropolitan areas. So, while the fellas may still be saying, “It ain’t trickin’ if ya got it,” the ladies are out here “stackin’, tryna get it.”
Given these numbers, there is little overall doubt that women earn less. But we’ve found 10 locations where women earn the most, so if you’re about that money life you’ll want to plan your big move.
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Photo: Black Wealth Advisor
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We start off with a destination many try to go, but only Dionne Warwick knows the way to…
San Jose, California
Photo: SanJoseCA.gov
If you’re into the fun and sunnier side of life, the Sunnyvale – Santa Clara boasts a median salary of $56,000.
Washington D.C. – Arlington – Alexandria
Photo: DC.gov
For the politico on the go, women command a total annual salary of $55,000.
San Francisco – Oakland – Fremont, California
Photo: SFGov.org
Living out in the Bay has never looked more hyphy, as women take home $54,600 is wages earned.
Bridgeport – Stamford – Norwalk, Connecticut
Photo: BridgeportCT.gov
Suburban living for women has never been more lucrative, as the median is $52,500.
Trenton – Ewing, New Jersey
Photo: TrentonNJ.org
Ever wondered why Queen Latifah never moved out of New Jersey, all you have to do is check the $50,400 average take home pay.
Boston – Cambridge – Quincy, Massachusetts
Photo: CityOfBoston
Women who live in Boston or Cambridge can afford Martha’s Vineyard in the summer, due to the $50,100 average median.
Hartford, Connecticut
Photo: Hartford.gov
Home to Katharine Hepburn, Hartford takes home enough to stay there with $48,500 as the median wage.
New York City – Northern New Jersey – Long Island, New York
Photo: NYC.gov
One of the big “Get Money” capitals of the known world could rank higher, coming in at $48,500 for the Tri-State area.
Boulder, Colorado
Photo: BoulderColorado.gov
A change to the marketplace could find Colorado’s budding community rising in the ranks, but for now, women take home $47,600 in earned wages.
Baltimore – Townson, Maryland
Photo: BaltimoreCity.gov
Developing Baltimore is home to many opportunities. Hopefully more are on the way, as women round out the list at $46,800 for female compensation.
Would you move to any of these places to get your bread up? Speak your piece below!
