Salary Comparison
San Jose vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | San Jose | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 202 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $3,200 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $1,400,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 1,027,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | San Jose | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $482,800 | $255,700 | +$227,100 |
| Investment Banker | $363,600 | $192,600 | +$171,000 |
| Corporate Counsel | $363,600 | $192,600 | +$171,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $353,500 | $187,300 | +$166,200 |
| PMO Director | $333,300 | $176,600 | +$156,700 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $323,200 | $171,200 | +$152,000 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $323,200 | $171,200 | +$152,000 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $292,900 | $155,200 | +$137,700 |
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