Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Eagan vs Frisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eagan, MN
$49,830/yr
Frisco, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: Eagan, MN
Eagan offers $1,263 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Eagan
Frisco
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
95
110
-15 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,463
$2,958
$495
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,416
$1,780
$364
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$568
$-695
+$1,263
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.23×
0.77×
+0.46×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Eagan — 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.