Cost of Living in Dames Quarter, MD
Population: 207 | Maryland
Dames Quarter is 3% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Dames Quarter, MD: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 97, Dames Quarter, MD is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 22% below the Maryland state average of 119. Dames Quarter is a small community of 207 residents.
The median household income in Dames Quarter is $69,342, which is 8% lower than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Dames Quarter. The area sees an average annual temperature of 56.9°F, with summers averaging 75°F and winters around 39°F. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches spread over roughly 122 days.
Everyday prices in the Salisbury, MD (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $69,342
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -8%
Housing
Everyday Prices in Dames Quarter
BLS Average Prices for the Salisbury, MD (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
Climate in Dames Quarter
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 48 | 55 | 66 | 74 | 83 | 88 | 85 | 80 | 69 | 59 | 50 |
| Avg °F | 37 | 39 | 45 | 55 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 76 | 70 | 59 | 48 | 41 |
| Low °F | 28 | 29 | 35 | 44 | 53 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 31 |
| Rain" | 3.5 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.6 |