Women in Durham earn 99 percent of men鈥檚 average earnings and affordability is very high. The city is home to Duke University and The University of North Carolina, which offer many research and university-related occupations.
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In this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 photo, Merck scientist Pascale Nantermet conducts research to discover new HIV drugs in West Point, Pa. Durham, North Carolina is home to Duke University and The University of North Carolina.