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 | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $214,680 | $204,370 | +$10,310 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $214,680 | $204,370 | +$10,310 |
| Senior Program Manager | $214,680 | $204,370 | +$10,310 |
| Corporate Counsel | $164,980 | $194,410 | -$29,430 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $184,320 | $132,330 | +$51,990 |
| Sales Manager | $184,320 | $132,330 | +$51,990 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $167,280 | $160,920 | +$6,360 |
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