Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Durham vs Cedar Park
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Durham, NC
$49,830/yr
Cedar Park, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: Durham, NC
Durham offers $865 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Durham
Cedar Park
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$49,830
$37,200
+$12,630
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,031
$2,263
+$768
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
94
101
-7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,520
$2,617
$97
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,505
$55
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$511
$-354
+$865
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.20×
0.86×
+0.34×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Durham — 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.