Salary Comparison
Houston vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Houston | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 96 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,450 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $290,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 2,320,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Houston | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $172,160 | $204,370 | -$32,210 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $172,160 | $204,370 | -$32,210 |
| Senior Program Manager | $172,160 | $204,370 | -$32,210 |
| Corporate Counsel | $157,980 | $194,410 | -$36,430 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $135,880 | $132,330 | +$3,550 |
| Sales Manager | $135,880 | $132,330 | +$3,550 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $129,440 | $160,920 | -$31,480 |
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