Salary Comparison
Dayton vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Dayton | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 82 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $900 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $120,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 141,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Dayton | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $160,040 | $173,760 | -$13,720 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $160,040 | $173,760 | -$13,720 |
| Senior Program Manager | $160,040 | $173,760 | -$13,720 |
| Corporate Counsel | $104,170 | $165,660 | -$61,490 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $133,450 | $158,690 | -$25,240 |
| Sales Manager | $133,450 | $158,690 | -$25,240 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $106,910 | $134,380 | -$27,470 |
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