Salary Comparison
Philadelphia vs New York
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Philadelphia | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 101 | 187 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,600 | $3,800 |
| Median home price | $260,000 | $800,000 |
| Population | 1,584,000 | 8,336,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Philadelphia | New York | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $241,400 | $446,900 | -$205,500 |
| Investment Banker | $181,800 | $336,600 | -$154,800 |
| Corporate Counsel | $181,800 | $336,600 | -$154,800 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $176,800 | $327,300 | -$150,500 |
| PMO Director | $166,700 | $308,600 | -$141,900 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $161,600 | $299,200 | -$137,600 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $161,600 | $299,200 | -$137,600 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $146,500 | $271,200 | -$124,700 |
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