Salary Comparison
New York vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | New York | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 187 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $3,800 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $800,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 8,336,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | New York | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $215,300 | $204,370 | +$10,930 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $215,300 | $204,370 | +$10,930 |
| Senior Program Manager | $215,300 | $204,370 | +$10,930 |
| Corporate Counsel | $208,880 | $194,410 | +$14,470 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $215,150 | $132,330 | +$82,820 |
| Sales Manager | $215,150 | $132,330 | +$82,820 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $166,830 | $160,920 | +$5,910 |
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