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 | $251,000 | $255,700 | -$4,700 |
| Investment Banker | $189,000 | $192,600 | -$3,600 |
| Corporate Counsel | $189,000 | $192,600 | -$3,600 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $183,800 | $187,300 | -$3,500 |
| PMO Director | $173,300 | $176,600 | -$3,300 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $168,000 | $171,200 | -$3,200 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $168,000 | $171,200 | -$3,200 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $152,300 | $155,200 | -$2,900 |
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