Salary Comparison
Las Vegas vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Las Vegas | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 111 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $420,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 651,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Las Vegas | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $265,300 | $255,700 | +$9,600 |
| Investment Banker | $199,800 | $192,600 | +$7,200 |
| Corporate Counsel | $199,800 | $192,600 | +$7,200 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $194,300 | $187,300 | +$7,000 |
| PMO Director | $183,200 | $176,600 | +$6,600 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $177,600 | $171,200 | +$6,400 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $177,600 | $171,200 | +$6,400 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $161,000 | $155,200 | +$5,800 |
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