Salary Comparison
Air Traffic Controllers: Westminster vs Lynn
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Westminster, CO
$166,435/yr
Lynn, MA
$131,360/yr
Our recommendation: Westminster, CO
Westminster offers $2,031 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Westminster
Lynn
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$166,435
$131,360
+$35,075
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,125
$7,991
+$2,134
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
104
+4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$2,695
+$103
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$1,550
+$60
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,327
$5,296
+$2,031
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.62×
2.97×
+0.65×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Westminster — 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.