Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Irvine vs New Rochelle
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irvine, CA
$44,200/yr
New Rochelle, NY
$55,723/yr
Our recommendation: New Rochelle, NY
New Rochelle offers $1,414 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Irvine
New Rochelle
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$44,200
$55,723
$11,523
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,689
$3,390
$701
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
148
126
+22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,978
$3,265
+$713
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,580
$1,878
+$702
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-1,289
$125
$1,414
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.68×
1.04×
-0.36×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
1/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
-2
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.