salaryRent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,680 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 26 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Manitowoc?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Manitowoc
| Size | Manitowoc | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $969 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $708 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $967 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,032 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $817 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Manitowoc overall?
Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Manitowoc, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Manitowoc
Life in Manitowoc
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Manitowoc?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $73 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $160,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Manitowoc, WI?
Renting in Manitowoc costs a median of about $1,042 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Manitowoc?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,680 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Manitowoc cheap or expensive?
Manitowoc is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $68,762. It ranks 26th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Manitowoc?
The median homeowner in Manitowoc pays $2,471 a year in property taxes, about 1.54% of the median home value.
Is Manitowoc more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Wisconsin are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Manitowoc?
The median home value in Manitowoc is $160,700, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
34,620 people live in Manitowoc. Numbers are typical (middle) values.