Salary Comparison
Phoenix vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Phoenix | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 104 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,500 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $420,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 1,681,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Phoenix | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $248,600 | $255,700 | -$7,100 |
| Investment Banker | $187,200 | $192,600 | -$5,400 |
| Corporate Counsel | $187,200 | $192,600 | -$5,400 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $182,000 | $187,300 | -$5,300 |
| PMO Director | $171,600 | $176,600 | -$5,000 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $166,400 | $171,200 | -$4,800 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $166,400 | $171,200 | -$4,800 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $150,800 | $155,200 | -$4,400 |
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