Salary Comparison
Semiconductor Processing Technicians: Toms River vs Sugar Land
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Toms River, NJ
$55,413/yr
Sugar Land, TX
$37,200/yr
Our recommendation: Toms River, NJ
Toms River offers $1,088 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Toms River
Sugar Land
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$55,413
$37,200
+$18,213
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,371
$2,263
+$1,108
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
104
100
+4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,695
$2,675
+$20
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,550
+$0
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$676
$-412
+$1,088
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.25×
0.85×
+0.40×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Toms River — 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.