Salary Comparison
Milwaukee vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Milwaukee | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 93 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,300 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $170,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 590,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Milwaukee | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $161,220 | $173,760 | -$12,540 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $161,220 | $173,760 | -$12,540 |
| Senior Program Manager | $161,220 | $173,760 | -$12,540 |
| Corporate Counsel | $131,100 | $165,660 | -$34,560 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $144,560 | $158,690 | -$14,130 |
| Sales Manager | $144,560 | $158,690 | -$14,130 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $123,730 | $134,380 | -$10,650 |
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