Salary Comparison
Seattle vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Seattle | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 172 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,300 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $860,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 753,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Seattle | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $411,100 | $255,700 | +$155,400 |
| Investment Banker | $309,600 | $192,600 | +$117,000 |
| Corporate Counsel | $309,600 | $192,600 | +$117,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $301,000 | $187,300 | +$113,700 |
| PMO Director | $283,800 | $176,600 | +$107,200 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $275,200 | $171,200 | +$104,000 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $275,200 | $171,200 | +$104,000 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $249,400 | $155,200 | +$94,200 |
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