Salary Comparison
Seattle vs Houston
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Seattle | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 172 | 96 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,300 | $1,450 |
| Median home price | $860,000 | $290,000 |
| Population | 753,000 | 2,320,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Seattle | Houston | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $214,680 | $172,160 | +$42,520 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $214,680 | $172,160 | +$42,520 |
| Senior Program Manager | $214,680 | $172,160 | +$42,520 |
| Corporate Counsel | $164,980 | $157,980 | +$7,000 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $184,320 | $135,880 | +$48,440 |
| Sales Manager | $184,320 | $135,880 | +$48,440 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $167,280 | $129,440 | +$37,840 |
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