For most of us, living in these high end Austin neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Texas. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Austin 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 4,075
67%
Cost of Living Index 202 vs 122
67% higher than Austin
Population 5,715
55%
Cost of Living Index 189 vs 122
55% higher than Austin
Population 12,760
42%
Cost of Living Index 173 vs 122
42% higher than Austin
Population 9,639
34%
Cost of Living Index 162 vs 122
34% higher than Austin
Population 6,736
29%
Cost of Living Index 156 vs 122
29% higher than Austin
Population 6,417
27%
Cost of Living Index 154 vs 122
27% higher than Austin
Population 6,436
27%
Cost of Living Index 154 vs 122
27% higher than Austin
Population 9,564
21%
Cost of Living Index 147 vs 122
21% higher than Austin
Population 6,008
19%
Cost of Living Index 145 vs 122
19% higher than Austin
Population 10,369
18%
Cost of Living Index 143 vs 122
18% higher than Austin
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