Salary Comparison
Dallas vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Dallas | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 103 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $380,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 1,343,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Dallas | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $173,810 | $173,760 | +$50 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $173,810 | $173,760 | +$50 |
| Senior Program Manager | $173,810 | $173,760 | +$50 |
| Corporate Counsel | $168,510 | $165,660 | +$2,850 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $144,290 | $158,690 | -$14,400 |
| Sales Manager | $144,290 | $158,690 | -$14,400 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $133,290 | $134,380 | -$1,090 |
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