Salary Comparison
Minneapolis vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Minneapolis | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 105 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,500 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $330,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 430,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Minneapolis | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $178,080 | $173,760 | +$4,320 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $178,080 | $173,760 | +$4,320 |
| Senior Program Manager | $178,080 | $173,760 | +$4,320 |
| Corporate Counsel | $159,620 | $165,660 | -$6,040 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $158,100 | $158,690 | -$590 |
| Sales Manager | $158,100 | $158,690 | -$590 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $130,920 | $134,380 | -$3,460 |
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