For most of us, living in these high end Boston neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Massachusetts. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boston 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 33,790
37%
Cost of Living Index 233 vs 170
37% higher than Boston
Population 30,085
14%
Cost of Living Index 193 vs 170
14% higher than Boston
Population 42,507
13%
Cost of Living Index 192 vs 170
13% higher than Boston
Population 20,179
13%
Cost of Living Index 192 vs 170
13% higher than Boston
Population 48,761
1%
Cost of Living Index 172 vs 170
1% higher than Boston
Population 34,552
0%
Cost of Living Index 170 vs 170
equal to Boston
Population 27,153
-2%
Cost of Living Index 167 vs 170
2% lower than Boston
Population 34,966
-4%
Cost of Living Index 163 vs 170
4% lower than Boston
Population 32,481
-7%
Cost of Living Index 158 vs 170
7% lower than Boston
Population 46,958
-9%
Cost of Living Index 155 vs 170
9% lower than Boston
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