Salary Comparison
Austin vs New York
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Austin | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 119 | 187 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,900 | $3,800 |
| Median home price | $540,000 | $800,000 |
| Population | 978,000 | 8,336,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Austin | New York | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $176,990 | $215,300 | -$38,310 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $176,990 | $215,300 | -$38,310 |
| Senior Program Manager | $176,990 | $215,300 | -$38,310 |
| Corporate Counsel | $153,330 | $208,880 | -$55,550 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $151,760 | $215,150 | -$63,390 |
| Sales Manager | $151,760 | $215,150 | -$63,390 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $134,120 | $166,830 | -$32,710 |
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