Salary Comparison
Grand Rapids vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Grand Rapids | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 94 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,400 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $260,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 199,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Grand Rapids | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $224,700 | $255,700 | -$31,000 |
| Investment Banker | $169,200 | $192,600 | -$23,400 |
| Corporate Counsel | $169,200 | $192,600 | -$23,400 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $164,500 | $187,300 | -$22,800 |
| PMO Director | $155,100 | $176,600 | -$21,500 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $150,400 | $171,200 | -$20,800 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $150,400 | $171,200 | -$20,800 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $136,300 | $155,200 | -$18,900 |
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