Salary Comparison
Lafayette vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Lafayette | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 86 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,000 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $210,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 126,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Lafayette | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $132,790 | $173,760 | -$40,970 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $132,790 | $173,760 | -$40,970 |
| Senior Program Manager | $132,790 | $173,760 | -$40,970 |
| Corporate Counsel | $111,160 | $165,660 | -$54,500 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $103,460 | $158,690 | -$55,230 |
| Sales Manager | $103,460 | $158,690 | -$55,230 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $109,010 | $134,380 | -$25,370 |
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