salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Most households rent (73%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,400 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Maryland. It is number 47 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Salisbury?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Salisbury
| Size | Salisbury | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,098 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $949 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,432 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,681 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,306 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Salisbury overall?
Everyday prices in the Salisbury metro area are 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Salisbury
Life in Salisbury
What jobs pay in Salisbury
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $142,580 | 14.4% |
| Pharmacist | $133,480 | 15.4% |
| Lawyer | $127,450 | 16.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,550 | 16.3% |
| Software Developer | $116,380 | 17.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,100 | 20.5% |
| Dental Hygienist | $97,310 | 21.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $94,880 | 21.6% |
| Operations Manager | $91,500 | 22.4% |
| Civil Engineer | $87,710 | 23.4% |
| Accountant | $76,300 | 26.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $72,250 | 28.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,730 | 31.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,990 | 33.1% |
| Plumber | $61,940 | 33.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $61,220 | 33.5% |
| Electrician | $58,940 | 34.8% |
| Police Officer | $58,580 | 35.0% |
| Truck Driver | $54,360 | 37.7% |
| Carpenter | $50,410 | 40.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $40,940 | 50.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,910 | 51.4% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,740 | 53.0% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,260 | 55.1% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,940 | 57.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,080 | 58.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,010 | 62.2% |
| Cashier | $31,200 | 65.8% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Salisbury?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $133 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $227,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Salisbury, MD?
Renting in Salisbury costs a median of about $1,710 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Salisbury?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,400 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Salisbury cheap or expensive?
Salisbury is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.5% of the typical household income of $63,174. It ranks 47th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Salisbury?
The median homeowner in Salisbury pays $2,683 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.
Is Salisbury more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Salisbury?
The median home value in Salisbury is $227,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
33,285 people live in Salisbury. Numbers are typical (middle) values.