Salary Comparison
Fargo vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Fargo | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 93 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,100 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $260,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 125,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Fargo | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $152,990 | $173,760 | -$20,770 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $152,990 | $173,760 | -$20,770 |
| Senior Program Manager | $152,990 | $173,760 | -$20,770 |
| Corporate Counsel | $111,090 | $165,660 | -$54,570 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $119,990 | $158,690 | -$38,700 |
| Sales Manager | $119,990 | $158,690 | -$38,700 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $105,980 | $134,380 | -$28,400 |
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