Salary Comparison
Seattle vs New York
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Seattle | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 172 | 187 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,300 | $3,800 |
| Median home price | $860,000 | $800,000 |
| Population | 753,000 | 8,336,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Seattle | New York | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $411,100 | $446,900 | -$35,800 |
| Investment Banker | $309,600 | $336,600 | -$27,000 |
| Corporate Counsel | $309,600 | $336,600 | -$27,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $301,000 | $327,300 | -$26,300 |
| PMO Director | $283,800 | $308,600 | -$24,800 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $275,200 | $299,200 | -$24,000 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $275,200 | $299,200 | -$24,000 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $249,400 | $271,200 | -$21,800 |
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