Salary Comparison
Cambridge vs New York
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Cambridge | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 107 | 187 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,800 | $3,800 |
| Median home price | $720,000 | $800,000 |
| Population | 129,000 | 8,336,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Cambridge | New York | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $255,700 | $446,900 | -$191,200 |
| Investment Banker | $192,600 | $336,600 | -$144,000 |
| Corporate Counsel | $192,600 | $336,600 | -$144,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $187,300 | $327,300 | -$140,000 |
| PMO Director | $176,600 | $308,600 | -$132,000 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $171,200 | $299,200 | -$128,000 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $171,200 | $299,200 | -$128,000 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $155,200 | $271,200 | -$116,000 |
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