Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Alexandria vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Alexandria, VA
$52,001/yr
Pasadena, CA
$44,200/yr
Our recommendation: Alexandria, VA
Alexandria offers $674 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Alexandria
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$52,001
$44,200
+$7,801
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,163
$2,689
+$474
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
130
138
-8 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,500
$3,700
$200
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,150
$2,350
$200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-337
$-1,011
+$674
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.90×
0.73×
+0.17×
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.