Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Rochester vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Rochester, MN
$48,279/yr
Hilo, HI
$64,097/yr
Our recommendation: Rochester, MN
Rochester offers $4 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Rochester
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,279
$64,097
$15,818
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,937
$3,899
$962
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
89
130
-41 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,402
$3,368
$966
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,937
$587
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$535
$531
+$4
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.22×
1.16×
+0.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Rochester — 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.