Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Gresham vs Pflugerville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gresham, OR
$51,071/yr
Pflugerville, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: Gresham, OR
Gresham offers $806 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gresham
Pflugerville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,071
$37,200
+$13,871
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,107
$2,263
+$844
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
97
-2 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,550
$2,512
+$38
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,445
+$5
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$557
$-249
+$806
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.22×
0.90×
+0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Gresham — 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.