Salary Comparison
Waco vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Waco | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 84 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,100 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $220,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 139,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Waco | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $141,810 | $173,760 | -$31,950 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $141,810 | $173,760 | -$31,950 |
| Senior Program Manager | $141,810 | $173,760 | -$31,950 |
| Corporate Counsel | $130,230 | $165,660 | -$35,430 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $117,820 | $158,690 | -$40,870 |
| Sales Manager | $117,820 | $158,690 | -$40,870 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $123,080 | $134,380 | -$11,300 |
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