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Net monthly gain vs. staying home
+$754/mo
Worth the move.
Effective hourly at Newark
$49.00/hr
CoL-adjusted + per diem + state tax
→Housing savings: $1,200 - $900 = +$300/mo
→Scale premium: $454/mo after 3.99% OH tax
Market context
Intel semiconductor fab in New Albany (Licking County) — $20B+ announced January 2022, prime contractor Bechtel. Multi-year construction.
Per diem and housing vary by contractor and project. Always confirm current per diem with the hall for the specific call before making the move.