Salary Comparison
San Francisco vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | San Francisco | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 244 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $3,400 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $1,400,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 874,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | San Francisco | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $583,200 | $255,700 | +$327,500 |
| Investment Banker | $439,200 | $192,600 | +$246,600 |
| Corporate Counsel | $439,200 | $192,600 | +$246,600 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $427,000 | $187,300 | +$239,700 |
| PMO Director | $402,600 | $176,600 | +$226,000 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $390,400 | $171,200 | +$219,200 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $390,400 | $171,200 | +$219,200 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $353,800 | $155,200 | +$198,600 |
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