Salary Comparison
Austin vs Montreal
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Austin | Montreal |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 119 | 98 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,900 | $1,600 |
| Median home price | $540,000 | $540,000 |
| Population | 978,000 | 1,780,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Austin | Montreal | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $284,400 | $234,200 | +$50,200 |
| Investment Banker | $214,200 | $176,400 | +$37,800 |
| Corporate Counsel | $214,200 | $176,400 | +$37,800 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $208,300 | $171,500 | +$36,800 |
| PMO Director | $196,400 | $161,700 | +$34,700 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $190,400 | $156,800 | +$33,600 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $190,400 | $156,800 | +$33,600 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $172,600 | $142,100 | +$30,500 |
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