The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Augusta vs Annapolis

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

Best Value

Augusta, GA

$44,558/yr

Take-home$2,711/mo
Disposable$646/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight

Annapolis, MD

$57,274/yr

Take-home$3,484/mo
Disposable$504/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Augusta, GA

Augusta offers $142 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Augusta

Annapolis

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$44,558

$57,274

$12,716

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,711

$3,484

$773

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

77

115

-38 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,065

$2,980

$915

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,080

$1,714

$634

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$646

$504

+$142

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.31ร—

1.17ร—

+0.14ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

4/10 (Tight)

+1

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.