Salary Comparison
Denver vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Denver | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 128 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,900 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $575,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 727,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Denver | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $203,340 | $204,370 | -$1,030 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $203,340 | $204,370 | -$1,030 |
| Senior Program Manager | $203,340 | $204,370 | -$1,030 |
| Corporate Counsel | $177,380 | $194,410 | -$17,030 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $181,580 | $132,330 | +$49,250 |
| Sales Manager | $181,580 | $132,330 | +$49,250 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $137,610 | $160,920 | -$23,310 |
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