Salary Comparison
Abilene vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Abilene | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 82 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $900 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $170,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 125,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Abilene | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $196,000 | $420,600 | -$224,600 |
| Investment Banker | $147,600 | $316,800 | -$169,200 |
| Corporate Counsel | $147,600 | $316,800 | -$169,200 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $143,500 | $308,000 | -$164,500 |
| PMO Director | $135,300 | $290,400 | -$155,100 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $131,200 | $281,600 | -$150,400 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $131,200 | $281,600 | -$150,400 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $118,900 | $255,200 | -$136,300 |
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