Salary Comparison
Columbus vs New York
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Columbus | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 90 | 187 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,300 | $3,800 |
| Median home price | $260,000 | $800,000 |
| Population | 898,000 | 8,336,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Columbus | New York | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $215,100 | $446,900 | -$231,800 |
| Investment Banker | $162,000 | $336,600 | -$174,600 |
| Corporate Counsel | $162,000 | $336,600 | -$174,600 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $157,500 | $327,300 | -$169,800 |
| PMO Director | $148,500 | $308,600 | -$160,100 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $144,000 | $299,200 | -$155,200 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $144,000 | $299,200 | -$155,200 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $130,500 | $271,200 | -$140,700 |
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