For most of us, living in these high end Alexandria neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Virginia. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria 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 7,939
29%
Cost of Living Index 200 vs 155
29% higher than Alexandria
Population 6,940
16%
Cost of Living Index 180 vs 155
16% higher than Alexandria
Population 2,227
15%
Cost of Living Index 178 vs 155
15% higher than Alexandria
Population 3,814
12%
Cost of Living Index 173 vs 155
12% higher than Alexandria
Population 3,254
11%
Cost of Living Index 172 vs 155
11% higher than Alexandria
Population 25,534
8%
Cost of Living Index 168 vs 155
8% higher than Alexandria
Population 6,900
7%
Cost of Living Index 165 vs 155
7% higher than Alexandria
Population 12,729
1%
Cost of Living Index 157 vs 155
1% higher than Alexandria
Population 2,983
-1%
Cost of Living Index 154 vs 155
1% lower than Alexandria
Population 698
-1%
Cost of Living Index 153 vs 155
1% lower than Alexandria
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