Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Minneapolis vs Portland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Minneapolis, MN
$46,650/yr
Portland, OR
$61,410/yr
Our recommendation: Portland, OR
Portland offers $626 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Minneapolis
Portland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$46,650
$61,410
$14,760
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,838
$3,736
$898
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
107
-10 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,603
$2,875
$272
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,680
$200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$235
$861
$626
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.09×
1.30×
-0.21×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-2
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.