Cost of Living in Salisbury, MD

Population: 33,080 • 2026 Data

$56,402
Median Household Income
-27% vs national
$1,247
Median Monthly Rent
-7% vs national
$217,500
Median Home Value
-36% vs national
10.3%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Salisbury

The median home value in Salisbury, MD is $217,500. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,247, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,252.

Rent-to-income ratio: 26.5%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Salisbury, MD is $56,402. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3%, with a labor force of 17,043 people.

Other Cities in Maryland

Baltimore, MD → Columbia, MD → Germantown, MD → Waldorf, MD → Silver Spring, MD → Frederick, MD → Ellicott City, MD → Glen Burnie, MD →

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov