Salary Comparison
Denver vs Philadelphia
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Denver | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 128 | 101 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,900 | $1,600 |
| Median home price | $575,000 | $260,000 |
| Population | 727,000 | 1,584,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Denver | Philadelphia | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $305,900 | $241,400 | +$64,500 |
| Investment Banker | $230,400 | $181,800 | +$48,600 |
| Corporate Counsel | $230,400 | $181,800 | +$48,600 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $224,000 | $176,800 | +$47,200 |
| PMO Director | $211,200 | $166,700 | +$44,500 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $204,800 | $161,600 | +$43,200 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $204,800 | $161,600 | +$43,200 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $185,600 | $146,500 | +$39,100 |
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