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 | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $135,670 | $204,370 | -$68,700 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $135,670 | $204,370 | -$68,700 |
| Senior Program Manager | $135,670 | $204,370 | -$68,700 |
| Corporate Counsel | $122,560 | $194,410 | -$71,850 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $111,020 | $132,330 | -$21,310 |
| Sales Manager | $111,020 | $132,330 | -$21,310 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $103,760 | $160,920 | -$57,160 |
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