Salary Comparison
Memphis vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Memphis | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 84 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,200 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $170,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 633,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Memphis | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $200,800 | $255,700 | -$54,900 |
| Investment Banker | $151,200 | $192,600 | -$41,400 |
| Corporate Counsel | $151,200 | $192,600 | -$41,400 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $147,000 | $187,300 | -$40,300 |
| PMO Director | $138,600 | $176,600 | -$38,000 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $134,400 | $171,200 | -$36,800 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $134,400 | $171,200 | -$36,800 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $121,800 | $155,200 | -$33,400 |
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