Cost of Living in Salisbury, MD
Salisbury, MD — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Salisbury, MD to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Salisbury, MD vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.6 | −4.4% |
| Housing | 87.2 | −12.8% |
| Goods | 96.6 | −3.4% |
| Utilities | 102.8 | +2.8% |
| Other services | 99.0 | −1.0% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Salisbury, MD
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,025 | $41,000/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,031 | $41,240/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,337 | $53,480/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,773 | $70,920/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,795 | $71,800/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Salisbury, MD
- Federal income tax$3,665
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,020
- Medicare (1.45%)$706
- Maryland income tax$1,950
- Take-home pay$39,368
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.75% state
Highest-paying jobs in Salisbury, MD
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salisbury, MD expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Salisbury, MD metro area are 95.6% of the U.S. average, with housing at 87.2%. It is the #154 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Salisbury, MD?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $57,370 in Salisbury, MD (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $48,710.
How much is rent in Salisbury, MD?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Salisbury, MD are $1,025 for a studio, $1,031 for one bedroom, $1,337 for two bedrooms and $1,773 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Salisbury, MD
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $91,500
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $72,250
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $71,400
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $38,980
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $94,880
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $40,940
- Nursing Assistant — $38,740
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $37,570
Protective Service Occupations
- Correctional Officer and Jailer — $64,250
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $37,860
- Waiter and Waitress — $35,080
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $31,200
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $42,290
- Retail Salesperson — $33,010
- Cashier — $31,200
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $64,370
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $49,540
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,140
- Office Clerks, General — $46,500
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $43,710
- Customer Service Representative — $37,260
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $48,160
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $54,360
- Light Truck Driver — $47,880
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $39,910
- Stocker and Order Filler — $39,450