Salary Comparison
Tampa vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Tampa | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 109 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $400,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 399,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Tampa | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $168,470 | $173,760 | -$5,290 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $168,470 | $173,760 | -$5,290 |
| Senior Program Manager | $168,470 | $173,760 | -$5,290 |
| Corporate Counsel | $127,490 | $165,660 | -$38,170 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $132,010 | $158,690 | -$26,680 |
| Sales Manager | $132,010 | $158,690 | -$26,680 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $130,450 | $134,380 | -$3,930 |
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