For most of us, living in these high end Albany neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in New York. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Albany for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 2,109
38%
Cost of Living Index 150 vs 109
38% higher than Albany
Population 2,863
6%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 109
6% higher than Albany
Population 5,029
5%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 109
5% higher than Albany
Population 862
4%
Cost of Living Index 113 vs 109
4% higher than Albany
Population 3,110
4%
Cost of Living Index 113 vs 109
4% higher than Albany
Population 877
3%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 109
3% higher than Albany
Population 2,335
3%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 109
3% higher than Albany
Population 1,190
3%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 109
3% higher than Albany
Population 1,674
2%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 109
2% higher than Albany
Population 13,330
2%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 109
2% higher than Albany
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