Salary Comparison
Seattle vs Montreal
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Seattle | Montreal |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 172 | 98 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,300 | $1,600 |
| Median home price | $860,000 | $540,000 |
| Population | 753,000 | 1,780,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Seattle | Montreal | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $411,100 | $234,200 | +$176,900 |
| Investment Banker | $309,600 | $176,400 | +$133,200 |
| Corporate Counsel | $309,600 | $176,400 | +$133,200 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $301,000 | $171,500 | +$129,500 |
| PMO Director | $283,800 | $161,700 | +$122,100 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $275,200 | $156,800 | +$118,400 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $275,200 | $156,800 | +$118,400 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $249,400 | $142,100 | +$107,300 |
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