Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Savannah vs Richardson
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Savannah, GA
$48,279/yr
Richardson, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: Savannah, GA
Savannah offers $999 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Savannah
Richardson
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
102
-13 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,402
$2,727
$325
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,590
$240
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$535
$-464
+$999
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.22×
0.83×
+0.39×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Savannah — 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.