Salary Comparison
Air Traffic Controllers: Edison vs Canton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Edison, NJ
$173,221/yr
Canton, OH
$131,532/yr
Our recommendation: Edison, NJ
Edison offers $1,041 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Edison
Canton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$173,221
$131,532
+$41,689
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,538
$8,002
+$2,536
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
125
69
+56 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,343
$1,848
+$1,495
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$920
+$1,130
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,195
$6,154
+$1,041
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.15×
4.33×
-1.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Edison — 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.