Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Surprise vs Frisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Surprise, AZ
$51,071/yr
Frisco, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: Surprise, AZ
Surprise offers $1,237 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Surprise
Frisco
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,071
$37,200
+$13,871
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,107
$2,263
+$844
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
110
-14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,565
$2,958
$393
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,780
$330
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$542
$-695
+$1,237
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.21×
0.77×
+0.44×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Surprise — 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.