Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Tempe vs Irving
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Tempe, AZ
$51,071/yr
Irving, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: Tempe, AZ
Tempe offers $736 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Tempe
Irving
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
100
96
+4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$2,577
+$108
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,480
+$70
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$422
$-314
+$736
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.16×
0.88×
+0.28×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Tempe — 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.