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Cost of living in Wicomico County, MD

Part of the Salisbury Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,173/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 104,117 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,136 36%
Healthcare $480 15%
Federal tax $451 14%
Groceries $382 12%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $204 6%
State tax $145 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Wicomico County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,129
per month
1 bedroom
$1,136
per month
2 bedroom
$1,491
per month
3 bedroom
$1,969
per month
4 bedroom
$1,977
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Wicomico County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,861
per year
Individual earnings
$37,628
per year
Per capita
$36,856
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wicomico County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$238,900
Annual property tax
$2,120

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wicomico County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$150
per month · 16.7¢/kWh
Natural gas
$54
per month
Annual total
$2,448
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Wicomico County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Wicomico County

State and local tax rates for Maryland.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Wicomico County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.9 min
Drive alone
79.9%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
7.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wicomico County

What it costs to live in Wicomico County each month.

Single person
$3,173
per month
  • Rent $1,136
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $382
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $451
  • State tax $145
Couple
$4,864
per month
  • Rent $1,491
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $633
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $862
  • State tax $284
Family
$7,526
per month
  • Rent $1,969
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $960
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $862
  • State tax $284

Frequently asked questions about Wicomico County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Wicomico County?

In Wicomico County, MD, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,136 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,491 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,969 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Wicomico County?

In Wicomico County, MD, the average household income is $72,861 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,628 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Wicomico County?

The estimated cost of living in Wicomico County, MD is approximately $3,173 per month for a single person, $4,864 for a couple, $7,526 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Wicomico County?

The combined sales tax rate in Wicomico County, MD is 6.00%, which includes the Maryland state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Wicomico County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Wicomico County, MD would need approximately $3,173 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,861 per year ($6,072 per month). Wicomico County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Wicomico County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wicomico County, MD is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Wicomico County?

The average home value in Wicomico County, MD is $238,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,120, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Wicomico County compare to other areas?

You can compare Wicomico County, MD with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Wicomico County is in the Salisbury, MD metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources