Salary Comparison
Boulder vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Boulder | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 135 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,000 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $820,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 106,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Boulder | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $206,260 | $204,370 | +$1,890 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $206,260 | $204,370 | +$1,890 |
| Senior Program Manager | $206,260 | $204,370 | +$1,890 |
| Corporate Counsel | $159,670 | $194,410 | -$34,740 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $200,970 | $132,330 | +$68,640 |
| Sales Manager | $200,970 | $132,330 | +$68,640 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $164,560 | $160,920 | +$3,640 |
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