Salary Comparison
Vancouver vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Vancouver | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 150 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,900 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $1,200,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 662,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Vancouver | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $358,500 | $255,700 | +$102,800 |
| Investment Banker | $270,000 | $192,600 | +$77,400 |
| Corporate Counsel | $270,000 | $192,600 | +$77,400 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $262,500 | $187,300 | +$75,200 |
| PMO Director | $247,500 | $176,600 | +$70,900 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $240,000 | $171,200 | +$68,800 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $240,000 | $171,200 | +$68,800 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $217,500 | $155,200 | +$62,300 |
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