Salary Comparison
Seattle vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Seattle | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 172 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,300 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $860,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 753,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Seattle | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $411,100 | $420,600 | -$9,500 |
| Investment Banker | $309,600 | $316,800 | -$7,200 |
| Corporate Counsel | $309,600 | $316,800 | -$7,200 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $301,000 | $308,000 | -$7,000 |
| PMO Director | $283,800 | $290,400 | -$6,600 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $275,200 | $281,600 | -$6,400 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $275,200 | $281,600 | -$6,400 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $249,400 | $255,200 | -$5,800 |
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