Salary Comparison
Athens vs Philadelphia
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Athens | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 86 | 101 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,100 | $1,600 |
| Median home price | $260,000 | $260,000 |
| Population | 128,000 | 1,584,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Athens | Philadelphia | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $137,570 | $173,470 | -$35,900 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $137,570 | $173,470 | -$35,900 |
| Senior Program Manager | $137,570 | $173,470 | -$35,900 |
| Corporate Counsel | $105,360 | $170,660 | -$65,300 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $121,530 | $156,500 | -$34,970 |
| Sales Manager | $121,530 | $156,500 | -$34,970 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $106,870 | $133,040 | -$26,170 |
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