Salary Comparison
Stamford vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Stamford | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 151 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,400 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $640,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 136,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Stamford | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $360,900 | $420,600 | -$59,700 |
| Investment Banker | $271,800 | $316,800 | -$45,000 |
| Corporate Counsel | $271,800 | $316,800 | -$45,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $264,300 | $308,000 | -$43,700 |
| PMO Director | $249,200 | $290,400 | -$41,200 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $241,600 | $281,600 | -$40,000 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $241,600 | $281,600 | -$40,000 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $219,000 | $255,200 | -$36,200 |
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