Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: New Bedford vs Plano
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
New Bedford, MA
$51,420/yr
Plano, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: New Bedford, MA
New Bedford offers $1,069 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
New Bedford
Plano
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,420
$37,200
+$14,220
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,128
$2,263
+$865
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
104
-4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,591
$2,795
$204
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,490
$1,650
$160
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$537
$-532
+$1,069
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
New Bedford — 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.