Salisbury, Maryland has an overall cost of living index of 89.3, which is 10.7 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,318 per month, while the typical home is valued around $227,300. Households earn a median of $58,576 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$58,576
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,318
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$227,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
89.3
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,054
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,061
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,378
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,818
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
89.3
Goods
94.1
Rents / Housing
59.4
Services
95.7
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $102,530 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $92,610 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $64,770 |
| ⚡Electrician | $67,650 |
| 📊Accountant | $79,490 |
| 🔧Plumber | $71,870 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $250,530 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $87,300 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $111,340 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $59,240 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $127,530 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $52,700 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
33,285
Latest estimate
Median Age
30.1 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
3
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,168
Per month
Avg Home Value
$230,133
Census ACS
January Avg
37°F
July Avg
78°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.0
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.0%
What is the cost of living index for Salisbury?
Salisbury has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 89.3. The US national average is 100, so Salisbury is 10.7 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Salisbury?
The median gross rent in Salisbury is $1,318 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Salisbury?
The median household income in Salisbury is $58,576 per year.
What is the median home value in Salisbury?
The median home value in Salisbury is $227,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Salisbury?
Air quality data for Salisbury is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Salisbury?
Tax data for Maryland is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
