Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Lexington vs Frederick
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lexington, KY
$44,868/yr
Frederick, MD
$57,274/yr
Full Breakdown
Lexington
Frederick
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$44,868
$57,274
$12,406
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,730
$3,484
$754
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
105
-27 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,098
$2,721
$623
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,120
$1,565
$445
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$632
$763
$131
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.30×
1.28×
+0.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Lexington — 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.