Salary Comparison
Orange vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Orange | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 148 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,300 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $920,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 139,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Orange | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $353,700 | $255,700 | +$98,000 |
| Investment Banker | $266,400 | $192,600 | +$73,800 |
| Corporate Counsel | $266,400 | $192,600 | +$73,800 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $259,000 | $187,300 | +$71,700 |
| PMO Director | $244,200 | $176,600 | +$67,600 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $236,800 | $171,200 | +$65,600 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $236,800 | $171,200 | +$65,600 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $214,600 | $155,200 | +$59,400 |
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