Salary Comparison
Air Traffic Controllers: Conroe vs Cambridge
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Conroe, TX
$182,890/yr
Cambridge, MA
$131,360/yr
Our recommendation: Conroe, TX
Conroe offers $4,816 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Conroe
Cambridge
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$182,890
$131,360
+$51,530
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,126
$7,991
+$3,135
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
152
-62 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,412
$4,093
$1,681
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$2,650
$1,300
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,714
$3,898
+$4,816
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.61×
1.95×
+2.66×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+3
A vs B
Conroe — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.