Salary Comparison
Honolulu vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Honolulu | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 180 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $2,300 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $830,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 350,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Honolulu | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $141,510 | $204,370 | -$62,860 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $141,510 | $204,370 | -$62,860 |
| Senior Program Manager | $141,510 | $204,370 | -$62,860 |
| Corporate Counsel | $120,870 | $194,410 | -$73,540 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $117,120 | $132,330 | -$15,210 |
| Sales Manager | $117,120 | $132,330 | -$15,210 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $120,230 | $160,920 | -$40,690 |
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