Salary Comparison
San Francisco vs New York
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | San Francisco | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 244 | 187 |
| Median rent 1BR | $3,400 | $3,800 |
| Median home price | $1,400,000 | $800,000 |
| Population | 874,000 | 8,336,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | San Francisco | New York | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $583,200 | $446,900 | +$136,300 |
| Investment Banker | $439,200 | $336,600 | +$102,600 |
| Corporate Counsel | $439,200 | $336,600 | +$102,600 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $427,000 | $327,300 | +$99,700 |
| PMO Director | $402,600 | $308,600 | +$94,000 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $390,400 | $299,200 | +$91,200 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $390,400 | $299,200 | +$91,200 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $353,800 | $271,200 | +$82,600 |
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