Salary Comparison
Nashville vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Nashville | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 108 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,700 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $440,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 670,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Nashville | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $165,970 | $173,760 | -$7,790 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $165,970 | $173,760 | -$7,790 |
| Senior Program Manager | $165,970 | $173,760 | -$7,790 |
| Corporate Counsel | $142,540 | $165,660 | -$23,120 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $131,600 | $158,690 | -$27,090 |
| Sales Manager | $131,600 | $158,690 | -$27,090 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $126,610 | $134,380 | -$7,770 |
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