Cost of Living in Manila, UT

With a cost of living index of 84, Manila, UT is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and 24% below the Utah state average of 108. Manila is a small community of 425 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Manila's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,013 (23% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $235,000 (23% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Manila is $71,607, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% 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.