Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Minneapolis vs Plano
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Minneapolis, MN
$46,650/yr
Plano, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $767 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Minneapolis
Plano
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$46,650
$37,200
+$9,450
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,838
$2,263
+$575
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
104
-7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,603
$2,795
$192
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,650
$170
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$235
$-532
+$767
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.09×
0.81×
+0.28×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Minneapolis — 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.