Salary Comparison
Boston vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Boston | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 162 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $3,100 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $750,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 692,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Boston | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $387,200 | $255,700 | +$131,500 |
| Investment Banker | $291,600 | $192,600 | +$99,000 |
| Corporate Counsel | $291,600 | $192,600 | +$99,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $283,500 | $187,300 | +$96,200 |
| PMO Director | $267,300 | $176,600 | +$90,700 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $259,200 | $171,200 | +$88,000 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $259,200 | $171,200 | +$88,000 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $234,900 | $155,200 | +$79,700 |
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