Salary Comparison
Austin vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Austin | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 119 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $540,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 978,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Austin | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $284,400 | $255,700 | +$28,700 |
| Investment Banker | $214,200 | $192,600 | +$21,600 |
| Corporate Counsel | $214,200 | $192,600 | +$21,600 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $208,300 | $187,300 | +$21,000 |
| PMO Director | $196,400 | $176,600 | +$19,800 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $190,400 | $171,200 | +$19,200 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $190,400 | $171,200 | +$19,200 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $172,600 | $155,200 | +$17,400 |
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