Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Alexandria vs Carrollton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Alexandria, VA
$52,001/yr
Carrollton, TX
$37,200/yr
Full Breakdown
Alexandria
Carrollton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$52,001
$37,200
+$14,801
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,163
$2,263
+$900
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
130
96
+34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,500
$2,577
+$923
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,150
$1,480
+$670
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-337
$-314
$23
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.90×
0.88×
+0.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Alexandria — 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.