Salary Comparison
Nashville vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Nashville | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 108 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,700 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $440,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 670,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Nashville | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $258,100 | $420,600 | -$162,500 |
| Investment Banker | $194,400 | $316,800 | -$122,400 |
| Corporate Counsel | $194,400 | $316,800 | -$122,400 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $189,000 | $308,000 | -$119,000 |
| PMO Director | $178,200 | $290,400 | -$112,200 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $172,800 | $281,600 | -$108,800 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $172,800 | $281,600 | -$108,800 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $156,600 | $255,200 | -$98,600 |
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