Salary Comparison
Air Traffic Controllers: Kennewick vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kennewick, WA
$151,892/yr
Boulder, CO
$187,764/yr
Our recommendation: Boulder, CO
Boulder offers $1,111 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kennewick
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$151,892
$187,764
$35,872
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,240
$11,422
$2,182
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
127
-37 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,332
$3,403
$1,071
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,341
$2,150
$809
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,908
$8,019
$1,111
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.96×
3.36×
+0.60×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Kennewick — 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.