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Cost of Living in Fairmount, MD

Population: 357 | Maryland

97
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Fairmount is 3% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
93
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Fairmount, MD: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 97, Fairmount, 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. Fairmount is a small community of 357 residents.

The median household income in Fairmount is $70,708, which is 6% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Fairmount. The area sees an average annual temperature of 57.8°F, with summers averaging 76°F and winters around 40°F. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches spread over roughly 119 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
$70,708
vs US Median ($75,149)
-6%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$738/mo

Everyday Prices in Fairmount

BLS Average Prices for the Salisbury, MD (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.98
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.43
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.92
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.80
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.03
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.19
Electricity
per kWh
-2% vs US

Climate in Fairmount

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

57.8°F
Avg Temperature
43.3"
Rainfall / Year
119d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 46 49 55 64 73 81 86 84 79 69 59 51
Avg °F 38 40 46 55 64 73 78 77 71 60 50 42
Low °F 30 31 37 46 56 65 70 69 63 51 41 34
Rain" 3.2 2.8 3.9 3.1 3.2 3.4 4.4 4.3 4.3 4.0 2.9 3.8

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