Salary Comparison
Air Traffic Controllers: Folsom vs Cambridge
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Folsom, CA
$169,230/yr
Cambridge, MA
$131,360/yr
Our recommendation: Folsom, CA
Folsom offers $3,210 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Folsom
Cambridge
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$169,230
$131,360
+$37,870
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,295
$7,991
+$2,304
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
123
152
-29 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,187
$4,093
$906
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,833
$2,650
$817
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,108
$3,898
+$3,210
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.23×
1.95×
+1.28×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+3
A vs B
Folsom — 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.