Salary Comparison
Jersey City vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Jersey City | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 156 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $3,000 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $560,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 292,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Jersey City | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $372,800 | $255,700 | +$117,100 |
| Investment Banker | $280,800 | $192,600 | +$88,200 |
| Corporate Counsel | $280,800 | $192,600 | +$88,200 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $273,000 | $187,300 | +$85,700 |
| PMO Director | $257,400 | $176,600 | +$80,800 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $249,600 | $171,200 | +$78,400 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $249,600 | $171,200 | +$78,400 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $226,200 | $155,200 | +$71,000 |
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