Salary Comparison
New York vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | New York | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 187 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $3,800 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $800,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 8,336,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | New York | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $446,900 | $255,700 | +$191,200 |
| Investment Banker | $336,600 | $192,600 | +$144,000 |
| Corporate Counsel | $336,600 | $192,600 | +$144,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $327,300 | $187,300 | +$140,000 |
| PMO Director | $308,600 | $176,600 | +$132,000 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $299,200 | $171,200 | +$128,000 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $299,200 | $171,200 | +$128,000 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $271,200 | $155,200 | +$116,000 |
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