The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Odessa vs Silver Spring

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Odessa, TX

$46,108/yr

Take-home$2,805/mo
Disposable$608/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight

Silver Spring, MD

$57,274/yr

Take-home$3,484/mo
Disposable$376/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Odessa, TX

Odessa offers $232 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Odessa

Silver Spring

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$46,108

$57,274

$11,166

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,805

$3,484

$679

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

82

120

-38 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,197

$3,108

$911

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,180

$1,788

$608

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$608

$376

+$232

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.28ร—

1.12ร—

+0.16ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

4/10 (Tight)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.