Salary Comparison
Richmond vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Richmond | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 99 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,400 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $310,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 230,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Richmond | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $180,640 | $173,760 | +$6,880 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $180,640 | $173,760 | +$6,880 |
| Senior Program Manager | $180,640 | $173,760 | +$6,880 |
| Corporate Counsel | $144,910 | $165,660 | -$20,750 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $168,590 | $158,690 | +$9,900 |
| Sales Manager | $168,590 | $158,690 | +$9,900 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $132,120 | $134,380 | -$2,260 |
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