Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Irvine vs Gaithersburg
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irvine, CA
$44,200/yr
Gaithersburg, MD
$57,274/yr
Our recommendation: Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg offers $1,717 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Irvine
Gaithersburg
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$44,200
$57,274
$13,074
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,689
$3,484
$795
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
148
118
+30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,978
$3,056
+$922
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,580
$1,758
+$822
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-1,289
$428
$1,717
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.68×
1.14×
-0.46×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
1/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-3
A vs B
Irvine — 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.