Salary Comparison
San Antonio vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | San Antonio | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 90 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,300 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $260,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 1,547,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | San Antonio | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $215,100 | $255,700 | -$40,600 |
| Investment Banker | $162,000 | $192,600 | -$30,600 |
| Corporate Counsel | $162,000 | $192,600 | -$30,600 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $157,500 | $187,300 | -$29,800 |
| PMO Director | $148,500 | $176,600 | -$28,100 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $144,000 | $171,200 | -$27,200 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $144,000 | $171,200 | -$27,200 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $130,500 | $155,200 | -$24,700 |
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