Salary Comparison
Wichita vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Wichita | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 82 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $900 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $170,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 389,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Wichita | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $156,130 | $204,370 | -$48,240 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $156,130 | $204,370 | -$48,240 |
| Senior Program Manager | $156,130 | $204,370 | -$48,240 |
| Corporate Counsel | $121,510 | $194,410 | -$72,900 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $134,650 | $132,330 | +$2,320 |
| Sales Manager | $134,650 | $132,330 | +$2,320 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $105,980 | $160,920 | -$54,940 |
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