Cost of living in Salisbury
Salisbury (MD), United States
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Cost of living in Salisbury vs. United States overall average
Salisbury is 4.6% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 10.0% less in Salisbury
- Groceries
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pay 16.9% less in Salisbury
- Transportation
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pay 2.1% more in Salisbury
- Housing
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pay 9.9% less in Salisbury
- Childcare
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pay 75.1% more in Salisbury
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 9.2% more in Salisbury
- Clothing
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pay 17.2% less in Salisbury
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and transportation in Salisbury are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including clothing, groceries, restaurants, and housing are lower in Salisbury. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Salisbury.
Salisbury Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $16.50 |
$15.00
-
$40.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.00 |
$8.00
-
$9.29
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.00 |
$2.00
-
$2.50
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.25 |
$2.00
-
$2.50
|
Salisbury - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.76 |
$1.10
-
$5.51
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.60 |
$4.39
-
$8.82
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.11 |
$3.11
-
$5.99
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.33 |
$2.00
-
$6.99
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.87 |
$2.40
-
$12.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.08 |
$1.00
-
$2.50
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.53 |
$0.40
-
$0.70
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.93 |
$0.93
-
$2.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.49 |
$0.98
-
$2.60
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.99 |
$0.60
-
$2.65
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.22 |
$1.00
-
$1.46
|
Salisbury - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.47 |
$3.11
-
$3.99
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $50.00 |
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $23,000.00 |
$23,000.00
-
$23,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $29.00 |
$29.00
-
$29.00
|
Salisbury - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$80.00 |
$80.00
-
$90.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,550.00 |
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-
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|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,295.00 |
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-
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|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$85.00 |
$85.00
-
$229.41
|
Salisbury - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $2,366.67 |
$2,000.00
-
$2,800.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
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-
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|
Salisbury - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.00 |
$6.00
-
$7.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.00 |
$4.00
-
$6.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.00 |
$8.00
-
$15.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $75.00 |
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-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $15.00 |
$15.00
-
$17.00
|
Salisbury - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$25.00 |
$25.00
-
$100.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.67 |
$20.00
-
$70.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.00 |
$85.00
-
$150.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $75.00 |
$75.00
-
$150.00
|
Salisbury - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Maryland
to see the average cost of cities throughout Maryland, like
College Park,
Gaithersburg,
Chevy Chase,
Waldorf,
Columbia,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Salisbury.
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