Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Dayton vs Naples
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Dayton, OH
$43,007/yr
Naples, FL
$58,514/yr
Our recommendation: Dayton, OH
Dayton offers $280 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Dayton
Naples
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$43,007
$58,514
$15,507
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,616
$3,560
$944
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
122
-50 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$3,161
$1,224
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,818
$838
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$679
$399
+$280
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.35×
1.13×
+0.22×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Dayton — 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.