Salary Comparison
Philadelphia vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Philadelphia | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 101 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $260,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 1,584,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Philadelphia | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $241,400 | $255,700 | -$14,300 |
| Investment Banker | $181,800 | $192,600 | -$10,800 |
| Corporate Counsel | $181,800 | $192,600 | -$10,800 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $176,800 | $187,300 | -$10,500 |
| PMO Director | $166,700 | $176,600 | -$9,900 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $161,600 | $171,200 | -$9,600 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $161,600 | $171,200 | -$9,600 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $146,500 | $155,200 | -$8,700 |
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