Salary Comparison
Nashville vs Philadelphia
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Nashville | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 108 | 101 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,700 | $1,600 |
| Median home price | $440,000 | $260,000 |
| Population | 670,000 | 1,584,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Nashville | Philadelphia | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $258,100 | $241,400 | +$16,700 |
| Investment Banker | $194,400 | $181,800 | +$12,600 |
| Corporate Counsel | $194,400 | $181,800 | +$12,600 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $189,000 | $176,800 | +$12,200 |
| PMO Director | $178,200 | $166,700 | +$11,500 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $172,800 | $161,600 | +$11,200 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $172,800 | $161,600 | +$11,200 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $156,600 | $146,500 | +$10,100 |
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