For most of us, living in these high end Arlington 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 Arlington 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 504
39%
Cost of Living Index 249 vs 179
39% higher than Arlington
Population 221
38%
Cost of Living Index 247 vs 179
38% higher than Arlington
Population 261
35%
Cost of Living Index 242 vs 179
35% higher than Arlington
Population 928
34%
Cost of Living Index 239 vs 179
34% higher than Arlington
Population 228
31%
Cost of Living Index 235 vs 179
31% higher than Arlington
Population 393
28%
Cost of Living Index 229 vs 179
28% higher than Arlington
Population 2,449
25%
Cost of Living Index 224 vs 179
25% higher than Arlington
Population 805
23%
Cost of Living Index 221 vs 179
23% higher than Arlington
Population 6,082
22%
Cost of Living Index 218 vs 179
22% higher than Arlington
Population 1,478
20%
Cost of Living Index 215 vs 179
20% higher than Arlington
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