Salary Comparison
Air Traffic Controllers: Fargo vs Richardson
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fargo, ND
$155,770/yr
Richardson, TX
$182,890/yr
Our recommendation: Richardson, TX
Richardson offers $1,359 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Fargo
Richardson
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$155,770
$182,890
$27,120
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,476
$11,126
$1,650
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
94
102
-8 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,436
$2,727
$291
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,401
$1,590
$189
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,040
$8,399
$1,359
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.89×
4.08×
-0.19×
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.