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Is Manheim, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,13835% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$87,653about $7,304/month · 1% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$246,40026% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,520 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 85 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Manheim
$1,138
Vandergrift
$876
Turtle Creek
$753
Swoyersville
$821
New Freedom
$1,810
Clarks Summit
$1,440
Kenmar
$911

How much do households earn in Manheim?

Under $25k
12.6%
$25k–50k
21.3%
$50k–100k
43.4%
$100k–150k
10.1%
$150k+
10.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Manheim

SizeManheimU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,056$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,116$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,582$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Manheim overall?

Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
85
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
109
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in Manheim

🏛️ Property tax$3,260a year · 1.32% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$163a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Manheim

Commute to work24.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Manheim?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $572 a month less.

Renting
$1,138
Owning
$1,710

Owning assumes a typical $246,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,640 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Manheim, PA?

Renting in Manheim costs a median of about $1,138 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,520 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Manheim cheap or expensive?

Manheim is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.6% of the typical household income of $87,653. It ranks 85th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Manheim?

The median homeowner in Manheim pays $3,260 a year in property taxes, about 1.32% of the median home value.

Is Manheim more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Manheim?

The median home value in Manheim is $246,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

5,027 people live in Manheim. Numbers are typical (middle) values.