Salary Comparison
Anaheim vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Anaheim | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 158 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,300 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $860,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 350,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Anaheim | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $377,600 | $255,700 | +$121,900 |
| Investment Banker | $284,400 | $192,600 | +$91,800 |
| Corporate Counsel | $284,400 | $192,600 | +$91,800 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $276,500 | $187,300 | +$89,200 |
| PMO Director | $260,700 | $176,600 | +$84,100 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $252,800 | $171,200 | +$81,600 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $252,800 | $171,200 | +$81,600 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $229,100 | $155,200 | +$73,900 |
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