The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Beloit vs Portland

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

Beloit, WI

$46,729/yr

Take-home$2,843/mo
Disposable$797/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Portland, OR

$61,410/yr

Take-home$3,736/mo
Disposable$861/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Portland, OR

Portland offers $64 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Beloit

Portland

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$46,729

$61,410

$14,681

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,843

$3,736

$893

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

79

107

-28 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,046

$2,875

$829

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,177

$1,680

$503

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$797

$861

$64

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.39ร—

1.30ร—

+0.09ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

5/10 (Tight)

+0

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.