Salary Comparison
Detroit vs Phoenix
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Detroit | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 89 | 104 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,100 | $1,500 |
| Median home price | $80,000 | $420,000 |
| Population | 670,000 | 1,681,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Detroit | Phoenix | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $170,040 | $169,720 | +$320 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $170,040 | $169,720 | +$320 |
| Senior Program Manager | $170,040 | $169,720 | +$320 |
| Corporate Counsel | $134,980 | $135,670 | -$690 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $155,560 | $148,320 | +$7,240 |
| Sales Manager | $155,560 | $148,320 | +$7,240 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $130,760 | $131,750 | -$990 |
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