Salary Comparison
Durham vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Durham | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 100 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,500 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $380,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 278,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Durham | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $176,190 | $173,760 | +$2,430 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $176,190 | $173,760 | +$2,430 |
| Senior Program Manager | $176,190 | $173,760 | +$2,430 |
| Corporate Counsel | $132,790 | $165,660 | -$32,870 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $190,370 | $158,690 | +$31,680 |
| Sales Manager | $190,370 | $158,690 | +$31,680 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $135,620 | $134,380 | +$1,240 |
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