Salary Comparison
San Francisco vs Philadelphia
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | San Francisco | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 244 | 101 |
| Median rent 1BR | $3,400 | $1,600 |
| Median home price | $1,400,000 | $260,000 |
| Population | 874,000 | 1,584,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | San Francisco | Philadelphia | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $232,890 | $173,470 | +$59,420 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $232,890 | $173,470 | +$59,420 |
| Senior Program Manager | $232,890 | $173,470 | +$59,420 |
| Corporate Counsel | $212,500 | $170,660 | +$41,840 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $170,810 | $156,500 | +$14,310 |
| Sales Manager | $170,810 | $156,500 | +$14,310 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $186,640 | $133,040 | +$53,600 |
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