Home › MD › Salisbury, MD Cost of living in Salisbury, MD Livability score 64 · cost-of-living index 92.6 (US = 100)
How Salisbury compares Where Salisbury falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 93 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 93 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $429k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $429k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $226 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $226 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 6.0% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 6.0% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 0.49% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 0.49% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 450 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 450 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 22.1 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 22.1 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 88° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 88° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 27° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 27° Map of Salisbury Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 92.6 metro-area #67 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 97.3 metro-area #124 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.27 metro-area #67 of 200 Median household income $72,964 metro-area #90 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $36,760 metro-area #150 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 36.6 years metro-area #47 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 26.7% metro-area #163 of 200 Foreign-born residents 8.2% metro-area #98 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 62.1% metro-area #153 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 5.84% metro-area #146 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +6.9% metro-area #57 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $429,483 metro-area #148 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 5.9× metro-area #155 of 200 1-yr home appreciation -0.5% metro-area #145 of 200 Price per square foot $226 metro-area #142 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,900 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,968 metro-area #153 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 3,163 Median days on market 26 metro-area #143 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 11.3% state #144 of 200 Combined sales tax 6.00% state #16 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 5.75% Capital gains tax 5.75% state #130 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 0.49% metro-area #13 of 200 Median property tax paid $1,403 metro-area #30 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 74.7 years metro-area #158 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $7,200 state #139 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 7.7% metro-area #88 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 59 metro-area #172 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $16,000 state #150 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $135 state #121 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) None state #1 of 200 Emissions testing Required Emissions detail Required in major metro counties DMV & license offices 4 Avg commute to work 25 min metro-area #127 of 200 Commute by driving alone 78.8% metro-area #159 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 29.2% metro-area #72 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 22.1¢/kWh state #156 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $199 state #156 of 200 Gasoline $3.30/gal state #94 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $88 state #181 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $106 state #109 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $82 state #129 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $1,400 state #47 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $1,900 state #86 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: hurricanes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 60.6 — Relatively Low metro-area #4 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $750 state #90 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $100 state #1 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 40 metro-area #40 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 1,200 metro-area #104 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 91% state #115 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 4,600 metro-area #110 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 19 metro-area #81 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 0 metro-area #5 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 88°F metro-area #98 of 200 Avg winter low 27°F metro-area #114 of 200 Annual precipitation 45.0" metro-area #125 of 200 Annual snowfall 19.3" metro-area #122 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 57% metro-area #121 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 7a Frost window 04-10 → 11-01
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 450 state #134 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 2,000 state #83 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 120 metro-area #5 of 200 Parks 60 Hiking areas 15 Golf courses 15 Shooting ranges 4 Lakes 4
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 4 state #147 of 200 Permit detail Difficult; zoning + review
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Salaries by occupation in Salisbury Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Dentists $165,630 Pharmacists $138,260 Financial Managers $131,810 Human Resources Managers $130,140 Physician Assistants $127,140 Construction Managers $123,820 Software Developers $122,670 Marketing Managers $117,750 Lawyers $112,570 Physical Therapists $97,800 Dental Hygienists $95,240 General & Operations Managers $92,780 Mechanical Engineers $85,220 Registered Nurses $82,230 Civil Engineers $80,500 Accountants & Auditors $72,700 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $68,400 Elementary School Teachers $65,690 Real Estate Sales Agents $57,360 Electricians $56,520 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $56,220 Carpenters $49,340 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $49,170 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,030 Graphic Designers $46,670 Medical Assistants $39,410
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