Salary Comparison
Portland vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Portland | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 132 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,800 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $560,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 653,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Portland | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $315,500 | $255,700 | +$59,800 |
| Investment Banker | $237,600 | $192,600 | +$45,000 |
| Corporate Counsel | $237,600 | $192,600 | +$45,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $231,000 | $187,300 | +$43,700 |
| PMO Director | $217,800 | $176,600 | +$41,200 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $211,200 | $171,200 | +$40,000 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $211,200 | $171,200 | +$40,000 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $191,400 | $155,200 | +$36,200 |
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