Salary Comparison
Air Traffic Controllers: Edison vs Lowell
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Edison, NJ
$173,221/yr
Lowell, MA
$131,360/yr
Our recommendation: Edison, NJ
Edison offers $2,062 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Edison
Lowell
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$173,221
$131,360
+$41,861
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,538
$7,991
+$2,547
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
125
106
+19 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,343
$2,858
+$485
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$1,650
+$400
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,195
$5,133
+$2,062
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.15×
2.80×
+0.35×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+1
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.