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Is Manchester, WA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8455% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$136,291about $11,358/month · 57% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$478,20044% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.7 minutes each way. Most homes (86.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,800 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Washington. It is number 60 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Manchester
$1,845
Black Diamond
$1,541
Rochester
$1,231
Sudden Valley
$1,926
Blaine
$1,537
Bangor Base
$2,538
Maplewood
$1,946

How much do households earn in Manchester?

Under $25k
9.8%
$25k–50k
6.3%
$50k–100k
29.9%
$100k–150k
35.1%
$150k+
18.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 53.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Manchester overall?

Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
126
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
93
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Manchester, so the Washington figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Manchester

🏛️ Property tax$3,529a year · 0.74% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$121a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Manchester

Commute to work33.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home86.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Manchester?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,473 a month less.

Renting
$1,845
Owning
$3,318

Owning assumes a typical $478,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,820 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Manchester, WA?

Renting in Manchester costs a median of about $1,845 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

How much do I need to make to live in Manchester?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,800 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Manchester cheap or expensive?

Manchester is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $136,291. It ranks 60th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Manchester?

The median homeowner in Manchester pays $3,529 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.

Is Manchester more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Manchester?

The median home value in Manchester is $478,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

5,956 people live in Manchester. Numbers are typical (middle) values.