Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Jacksonville vs Plano
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jacksonville, FL
$49,210/yr
Plano, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville offers $1,061 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jacksonville
Plano
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$49,210
$37,200
+$12,010
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,994
$2,263
+$731
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
92
104
-12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,465
$2,795
$330
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,390
$1,650
$260
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$529
$-532
+$1,061
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.21×
0.81×
+0.40×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Jacksonville — 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.