Salary Comparison
Vancouver vs Chicago
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Vancouver | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 121 | 107 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,700 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $500,000 | $330,000 |
| Population | 190,000 | 2,693,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Vancouver | Chicago | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $183,720 | $173,760 | +$9,960 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $183,720 | $173,760 | +$9,960 |
| Senior Program Manager | $183,720 | $173,760 | +$9,960 |
| Corporate Counsel | $155,330 | $165,660 | -$10,330 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $162,640 | $158,690 | +$3,950 |
| Sales Manager | $162,640 | $158,690 | +$3,950 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $156,000 | $134,380 | +$21,620 |
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