Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Edison vs Plano
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Edison, NJ
$55,413/yr
Plano, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: Edison, NJ
Edison offers $560 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Edison
Plano
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$55,413
$37,200
+$18,213
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,371
$2,263
+$1,108
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
125
104
+21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,343
$2,795
+$548
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$1,650
+$400
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$28
$-532
+$560
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.01×
0.81×
+0.20×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Edison — 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.