Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: El Monte vs Portland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
El Monte, CA
$44,200/yr
Portland, OR
$61,410/yr
Our recommendation: Portland, OR
Portland offers $982 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
El Monte
Portland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$44,200
$61,410
$17,210
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,689
$3,736
$1,047
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
107
-2 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,810
$2,875
$65
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$1,680
$30
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-121
$861
$982
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.96×
1.30×
-0.34×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-2
A vs B
El Monte — 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.