Salary Comparison
Boston vs Houston
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Boston | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 162 | 96 |
| Median rent 1BR | $3,100 | $1,450 |
| Median home price | $750,000 | $290,000 |
| Population | 692,000 | 2,320,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Boston | Houston | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $214,960 | $172,160 | +$42,800 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $214,960 | $172,160 | +$42,800 |
| Senior Program Manager | $214,960 | $172,160 | +$42,800 |
| Corporate Counsel | $183,350 | $157,980 | +$25,370 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $206,610 | $135,880 | +$70,730 |
| Sales Manager | $206,610 | $135,880 | +$70,730 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $166,090 | $129,440 | +$36,650 |
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