Salary Comparison
Portland vs Philadelphia
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Portland | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 132 | 101 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,800 | $1,600 |
| Median home price | $560,000 | $260,000 |
| Population | 653,000 | 1,584,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Portland | Philadelphia | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $315,500 | $241,400 | +$74,100 |
| Investment Banker | $237,600 | $181,800 | +$55,800 |
| Corporate Counsel | $237,600 | $181,800 | +$55,800 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $231,000 | $176,800 | +$54,200 |
| PMO Director | $217,800 | $166,700 | +$51,100 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $211,200 | $161,600 | +$49,600 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $211,200 | $161,600 | +$49,600 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $191,400 | $146,500 | +$44,900 |
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