Salary Comparison
Berkeley vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Berkeley | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 176 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,900 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $1,200,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 124,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Berkeley | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $420,600 | $255,700 | +$164,900 |
| Investment Banker | $316,800 | $192,600 | +$124,200 |
| Corporate Counsel | $316,800 | $192,600 | +$124,200 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $308,000 | $187,300 | +$120,700 |
| PMO Director | $290,400 | $176,600 | +$113,800 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $281,600 | $171,200 | +$110,400 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $281,600 | $171,200 | +$110,400 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $255,200 | $155,200 | +$100,000 |
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