Salary Comparison
Sacramento vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Sacramento | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 124 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $470,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 513,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Sacramento | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $165,270 | $173,760 | -$8,490 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $165,270 | $173,760 | -$8,490 |
| Senior Program Manager | $165,270 | $173,760 | -$8,490 |
| Corporate Counsel | $178,540 | $165,660 | +$12,880 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $113,980 | $158,690 | -$44,710 |
| Sales Manager | $113,980 | $158,690 | -$44,710 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $139,640 | $134,380 | +$5,260 |
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