Salary Comparison
Chicago vs New York
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Chicago | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 107 | 187 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,900 | $3,800 |
| Median home price | $330,000 | $800,000 |
| Population | 2,693,000 | 8,336,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Chicago | New York | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $173,760 | $215,300 | -$41,540 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $173,760 | $215,300 | -$41,540 |
| Senior Program Manager | $173,760 | $215,300 | -$41,540 |
| Corporate Counsel | $165,660 | $208,880 | -$43,220 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $158,690 | $215,150 | -$56,460 |
| Sales Manager | $158,690 | $215,150 | -$56,460 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $134,380 | $166,830 | -$32,450 |
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