Salary Comparison
Grand Rapids vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Grand Rapids | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 94 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,400 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $260,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 199,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Grand Rapids | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $224,700 | $420,600 | -$195,900 |
| Investment Banker | $169,200 | $316,800 | -$147,600 |
| Corporate Counsel | $169,200 | $316,800 | -$147,600 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $164,500 | $308,000 | -$143,500 |
| PMO Director | $155,100 | $290,400 | -$135,300 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $150,400 | $281,600 | -$131,200 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $150,400 | $281,600 | -$131,200 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $136,300 | $255,200 | -$118,900 |
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