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
64%
Cost of Living Index 207 vs 126
64% higher than Austin
Population 5,715
53%
Cost of Living Index 193 vs 126
53% higher than Austin
Population 12,760
41%
Cost of Living Index 177 vs 126
41% higher than Austin
Population 9,639
32%
Cost of Living Index 167 vs 126
32% higher than Austin
Population 6,736
27%
Cost of Living Index 161 vs 126
27% higher than Austin
Population 6,417
26%
Cost of Living Index 159 vs 126
26% higher than Austin
Population 6,436
26%
Cost of Living Index 158 vs 126
26% higher than Austin
Population 9,564
20%
Cost of Living Index 151 vs 126
20% higher than Austin
Population 6,008
19%
Cost of Living Index 149 vs 126
19% higher than Austin
Population 10,369
17%
Cost of Living Index 148 vs 126
17% higher than Austin
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