Salary Comparison
Air Traffic Controllers: Coral Gables vs Wichita Falls
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Coral Gables, FL
$164,240/yr
Wichita Falls, TX
$131,532/yr
Our recommendation: Coral Gables, FL
Coral Gables offers $781 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Coral Gables
Wichita Falls
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$164,240
$131,532
+$32,708
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,991
$8,002
+$1,989
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
118
69
+49 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,056
$1,848
+$1,208
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,758
$920
+$838
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,935
$6,154
+$781
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.27×
4.33×
-1.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.