salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,200 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 401 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Manteca?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Manteca
| Size | Manteca | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,165 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,568 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,131 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,382 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,622 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Manteca overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Manteca, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Manteca
Life in Manteca
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Manteca?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,538 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $589,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Manteca, CA?
Renting in Manteca costs a median of about $2,555 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Manteca?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,200 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Manteca cheap or expensive?
Manteca is rated OK: rent takes 29.3% of the typical household income of $104,674. It ranks 401st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Manteca?
The median homeowner in Manteca pays $4,321 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Manteca more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Manteca?
The median home value in Manteca is $589,900, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
89,043 people live in Manteca. Numbers are typical (middle) values.