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Santa Cruz, CA vs Chicago, IL

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Santa Cruz, CA
Median Salary$110,689
Total Filings1,068
COL Index138.5
Chicago, IL
Median Salary$89,281
Total Filings111,454
COL Index92.3
Based on DOL filings, Santa Cruz, CA pays 24% more than Chicago, IL overall.

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