Salary Comparison
Joliet vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Joliet | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 99 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,300 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $260,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 150,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Joliet | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $236,600 | $255,700 | -$19,100 |
| Investment Banker | $178,200 | $192,600 | -$14,400 |
| Corporate Counsel | $178,200 | $192,600 | -$14,400 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $173,300 | $187,300 | -$14,000 |
| PMO Director | $163,400 | $176,600 | -$13,200 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $158,400 | $171,200 | -$12,800 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $158,400 | $171,200 | -$12,800 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $143,600 | $155,200 | -$11,600 |
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