Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Lakewood vs Sugar Land
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lakewood, CO
$53,242/yr
Sugar Land, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: Lakewood, CO
Lakewood offers $726 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lakewood
Sugar Land
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$53,242
$37,200
+$16,042
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,239
$2,263
+$976
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
109
100
+9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,925
$2,675
+$250
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,750
$1,550
+$200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$314
$-412
+$726
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.11×
0.85×
+0.26×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Lakewood — 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.