Salisbury, MD Cost of Living


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Salisbury cost of living score
83.7
Less expensive
16.3% lower
than the US average
25.1% lower
than the Maryland average
Salisbury, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.3% lower than the U.S. average and 25.1% lower than the average for Maryland.

Salisbury, MD

Housing costs in Salisbury?
A typical home costs $221,500, which is 34.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.9% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salisbury costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 43.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Salisbury?
To live comfortably in Salisbury, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $42,480 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salisbury?
Salisbury, MD is an affordable place to live, with an overall cost of living index score of 86.9 compared to the national average of 100. Housing costs are especially low in Salisbury, with an index score of 70.8, making it one of the most affordable cities in Maryland for families and individuals looking to rent or buy a home. Additionally, utility costs are below average at 83, and both groceries and healthcare are below average as well at 90 and 88 respectively. Overall, Salisbury is a very affordable city, making it a great place for those looking to find a comfortable place to call home without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSalisburyMarylandUnited States
  83.7111.8100.0
  104105.2100
  82.684.2100.0
  60.4124.1100.0
  $221,500$388,100$338,100
  106.4%105.6%100.0%
  79.4119.3100.0
  90.2112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Salisbury
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Elijah · 
Over 4 years ago

I left Salisbury 5 years ago, but a year ago I had some business nearby, so I decides to visit Salisbury, MD for nostalgia’s sake, it was a big mistake. I’ll admit there  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Salisbury for 10 years before leaving and It’s funny that people keep telling me that Salisbury has very little crime, and that it having high crime is made  More

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I am tired of hearing about salisbury having a "high violent crime rate" in these national reviews. It is inaccurate and damaging to property and business owners here.  More

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