Salary Comparison
Minneapolis vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Minneapolis | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 105 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,500 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $330,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 430,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Minneapolis | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $251,000 | $420,600 | -$169,600 |
| Investment Banker | $189,000 | $316,800 | -$127,800 |
| Corporate Counsel | $189,000 | $316,800 | -$127,800 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $183,800 | $308,000 | -$124,200 |
| PMO Director | $173,300 | $290,400 | -$117,100 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $168,000 | $281,600 | -$113,600 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $168,000 | $281,600 | -$113,600 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $152,300 | $255,200 | -$102,900 |
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