The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Avionics Technicians: Augusta vs New York

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Augusta, GA

$69,347/yr

Take-home$4,219/mo
Disposable$2,154/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable

New York, NY

$97,870/yr

Take-home$5,954/mo
Disposable$1,444/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Augusta, GA

Augusta offers $710 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Augusta

New York

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$69,347

$97,870

$28,523

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,219

$5,954

$1,735

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

77

168

-91 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,065

$4,510

$2,445

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,080

$2,950

$1,870

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,154

$1,444

+$710

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.04ร—

1.32ร—

+0.72ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

5/10 (Tight)

+3

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.