Salary Comparison
Denver vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Denver | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 128 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $575,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 727,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Denver | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $305,900 | $255,700 | +$50,200 |
| Investment Banker | $230,400 | $192,600 | +$37,800 |
| Corporate Counsel | $230,400 | $192,600 | +$37,800 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $224,000 | $187,300 | +$36,700 |
| PMO Director | $211,200 | $176,600 | +$34,600 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $204,800 | $171,200 | +$33,600 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $204,800 | $171,200 | +$33,600 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $185,600 | $155,200 | +$30,400 |
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