Salary Comparison
Grand Rapids vs Philadelphia
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Grand Rapids | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 94 | 101 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,400 | $1,600 |
| Median home price | $260,000 | $260,000 |
| Population | 199,000 | 1,584,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Grand Rapids | Philadelphia | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $224,700 | $241,400 | -$16,700 |
| Investment Banker | $169,200 | $181,800 | -$12,600 |
| Corporate Counsel | $169,200 | $181,800 | -$12,600 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $164,500 | $176,800 | -$12,300 |
| PMO Director | $155,100 | $166,700 | -$11,600 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $150,400 | $161,600 | -$11,200 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $150,400 | $161,600 | -$11,200 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $136,300 | $146,500 | -$10,200 |
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