Cost of Living in Manti, UT

With a cost of living index of 89, Manti, UT is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 11% cheaper than the national average and 19% below the Utah state average of 108. Manti is a small community of 3,532 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Manti's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,076 (18% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $272,100 (11% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.6x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Manti is $59,500, which is 21% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.