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 | $239,000 | $255,700 | -$16,700 |
| Investment Banker | $180,000 | $192,600 | -$12,600 |
| Corporate Counsel | $180,000 | $192,600 | -$12,600 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $175,000 | $187,300 | -$12,300 |
| PMO Director | $165,000 | $176,600 | -$11,600 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $160,000 | $171,200 | -$11,200 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $160,000 | $171,200 | -$11,200 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $145,000 | $155,200 | -$10,200 |
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