Salary Comparison
Austin vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Austin | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 119 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,900 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $540,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 978,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Austin | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $284,400 | $420,600 | -$136,200 |
| Investment Banker | $214,200 | $316,800 | -$102,600 |
| Corporate Counsel | $214,200 | $316,800 | -$102,600 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $208,300 | $308,000 | -$99,700 |
| PMO Director | $196,400 | $290,400 | -$94,000 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $190,400 | $281,600 | -$91,200 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $190,400 | $281,600 | -$91,200 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $172,600 | $255,200 | -$82,600 |
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