Salary Comparison
Charlotte vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Charlotte | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 98 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,700 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $380,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 885,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Charlotte | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $176,840 | $173,760 | +$3,080 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $176,840 | $173,760 | +$3,080 |
| Senior Program Manager | $176,840 | $173,760 | +$3,080 |
| Corporate Counsel | $157,180 | $165,660 | -$8,480 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $162,000 | $158,690 | +$3,310 |
| Sales Manager | $162,000 | $158,690 | +$3,310 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $135,920 | $134,380 | +$1,540 |
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