Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Parma vs Portland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Parma, OH
$44,558/yr
Portland, OR
$61,410/yr
Our recommendation: Portland, OR
Portland offers $274 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Parma
Portland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$44,558
$61,410
$16,852
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,711
$3,736
$1,025
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
107
-25 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$2,875
$751
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$1,680
$458
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$587
$861
$274
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.28×
1.30×
-0.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
Parma — 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.