Austin boasts the highest population growth rate of the top ten cities on the list, along with a low cost of living and a small gender pay gap. The University of Texas and several companies in the technology space are among the city鈥檚 biggest employers.

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Space Shuttle Endeavour sits atop the shuttle aircraft carrier, flies over downtown Austin, Texas early Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. Austin is one of the fastest growing cities with great work opportunities for women.