Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Rochester vs Pflugerville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Rochester, MN
$48,279/yr
Pflugerville, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: Rochester, MN
Rochester offers $784 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Rochester
Pflugerville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,279
$37,200
+$11,079
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,937
$2,263
+$674
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
89
97
-8 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,402
$2,512
$110
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,445
$95
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$535
$-249
+$784
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.22×
0.90×
+0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
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.