Salary Comparison
Portland vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Portland | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 132 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,800 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $560,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 653,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Portland | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $315,500 | $420,600 | -$105,100 |
| Investment Banker | $237,600 | $316,800 | -$79,200 |
| Corporate Counsel | $237,600 | $316,800 | -$79,200 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $231,000 | $308,000 | -$77,000 |
| PMO Director | $217,800 | $290,400 | -$72,600 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $211,200 | $281,600 | -$70,400 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $211,200 | $281,600 | -$70,400 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $191,400 | $255,200 | -$63,800 |
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