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.
$58,576
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,318
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$227,300
Median Home Value
Census ACS
89.3
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,054
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,061
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,378
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,818
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category 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
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
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 21801 | — | $981 | $261,900 |
| ZIP 21804 | — | $1,249 | $213,900 |
| ZIP 21875 | — | $1,274 | $214,600 |
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%
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.
The median gross rent in Salisbury is $1,318 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Salisbury is $58,576 per year.
The median home value in Salisbury is $227,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Salisbury is not yet available.
Tax data for Maryland is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
