Salary Comparison
San Jose vs Philadelphia
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | San Jose | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 202 | 101 |
| Median rent 1BR | $3,200 | $1,600 |
| Median home price | $1,400,000 | $260,000 |
| Population | 1,027,000 | 1,584,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | San Jose | Philadelphia | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $482,800 | $241,400 | +$241,400 |
| Investment Banker | $363,600 | $181,800 | +$181,800 |
| Corporate Counsel | $363,600 | $181,800 | +$181,800 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $353,500 | $176,800 | +$176,700 |
| PMO Director | $333,300 | $166,700 | +$166,600 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $323,200 | $161,600 | +$161,600 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $323,200 | $161,600 | +$161,600 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $292,900 | $146,500 | +$146,400 |
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