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10 | Th e M Rep o RT Bridgeport,/ Connecticut Median earnings for woman: $51,649 Median earnings for man: $71,109 Annual change in FAHA home price: 0.26% Hot home: A private island with main residence, care- taker's cottage, teahouse, and boathouse. All of the buildings have bedrooms in them. Additionally, the island has a large in-ground pool and private beaches. The island is accessed by its sister mainland property that has a multi-car garage and ample extra parking as well as a deep-water dock to accompany a boat of any size. The over-the-top property also comes with a $10.95 million price tag. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Median earnings for woman: $36,876 Median earnings for man: $50,825 Annual change in FAHA home price: 2.57% Hot home: This home is a blank canvas going for $4.9 million. It spans the whole 19th floor of The Residences Three PNC. The space is ap- proximately 6,000 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides and an unbelievable view across the river of the stadium and other known Pittsburgh landmarks. Since the floor is not yet finished, it can be built to suit its owner, with the number of bedrooms and bathrooms open to interpretation. Ogden, Utah Median earnings for woman: $35,687 Median earnings for man: $49,879 Annual change in FAHA home price: 5.94% Hot home: This nearly new home was built in 2013 and still has the builder's warran- ty in effect. The $299,900 abode features five bed- rooms, three bathrooms, a covered patio, and more. It sits across the street from a neighborhood park and has a finished basement with a separate entrance. St. Louis, Missouri Median earnings for woman: $36,884 Median earnings for man: $51,788 Annual change in FAHA home price: -0.3% Hot home: Built in 1898, this historic gem has all the modern amenities of a brand-new home. The five- bedroom, five-bath estate has multiple fireplaces, an oversized butler's pantry, and billiards room. The home sits on almost half an acre, with an in-ground pool and hot tub in the backyard. Additionally, the original carriage house on the property was also restored and includes the horse stables, tack room, and two separate apart- ments. The grounds are fully landscaped with multiple gardens. The home lists for $1.8 million. Birmingham, Alabama Median earnings for woman: $35,593 Median earnings for man: $50,099 Annual change in FAHA home price: -0.3% Hot home: This beyond custom five-bedroom, five- bath home has a $4.9 mil- lion price tag. It has 25-foot ceilings in the entryway, five fireplaces, custom closets in the master bedroom, and an oversized master bath. The kitchen is a chef's dream come true with top-of-the-line appliances, including double ovens, two dishwashers, six-burner stove, and a wine fridge. The outside of the home is just as spectacular as the inside and includes a pool, outdoor entertaining area, putting green, and a pond. The home sits on approxi- mately 1.5 acres. MDWELL Top-Paying Cities for While times are changing and more and more women are leaving their homes to have careers equal to or greater than those of males, they aren't always compensated the same. But there are some places where a woman's pay is close—if not equal—to that of a man's. Here, we present those cities where a woman's pay most closely mirrors that of her male counterparts. Women