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 | $258,100 | $255,700 | +$2,400 |
| Investment Banker | $194,400 | $192,600 | +$1,800 |
| Corporate Counsel | $194,400 | $192,600 | +$1,800 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $189,000 | $187,300 | +$1,700 |
| PMO Director | $178,200 | $176,600 | +$1,600 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $172,800 | $171,200 | +$1,600 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $172,800 | $171,200 | +$1,600 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $156,600 | $155,200 | +$1,400 |
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