Salary Comparison
Charleston vs Phoenix
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Charleston | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 113 | 104 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,900 | $1,500 |
| Median home price | $510,000 | $420,000 |
| Population | 150,000 | 1,681,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Charleston | Phoenix | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $167,000 | $169,720 | -$2,720 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $167,000 | $169,720 | -$2,720 |
| Senior Program Manager | $167,000 | $169,720 | -$2,720 |
| Corporate Counsel | $127,280 | $135,670 | -$8,390 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $139,830 | $148,320 | -$8,490 |
| Sales Manager | $139,830 | $148,320 | -$8,490 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $132,150 | $131,750 | +$400 |
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