Salisbury, North Carolina has an overall cost of living index of 87.1, which is 12.9 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, while the typical home is valued around $215,200. Households earn a median of $51,058 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$51,058
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,030
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$215,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
87.1
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
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
87.1
Goods
92.1
Rents / Housing
55.0
Services
96.5
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
4.50%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.75%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $97,260 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $89,180 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $64,370 |
| ⚡Electrician | $63,680 |
| 📊Accountant | $75,060 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
35,730
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Salisbury?
Salisbury has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 87.1. The US national average is 100, so Salisbury is 12.9 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Salisbury?
The median gross rent in Salisbury is $1,030 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Salisbury?
The median household income in Salisbury is $51,058 per year.
What is the median home value in Salisbury?
The median home value in Salisbury is $215,200 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?
North Carolina has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a statewide sales tax of 4.75% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology