Cost of Living in Salisbury, PA

With a cost of living index of 68, Salisbury, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 32% cheaper than the national average and 15% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Salisbury is a small community of 594 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Salisbury's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $696 (47% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $158,600 (48% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Salisbury is $74,583, which is 1% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 11% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.