For most of us, living in these high end Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 8,572
20%
Cost of Living Index 243 vs 203
20% higher than Cambridge
Population 12,911
7%
Cost of Living Index 217 vs 203
7% higher than Cambridge
Population 13,444
1%
Cost of Living Index 205 vs 203
1% higher than Cambridge
Population 14,319
0%
Cost of Living Index 203 vs 203
equal to Cambridge
Population 15,304
-2%
Cost of Living Index 199 vs 203
2% lower than Cambridge
Population 12,405
-3%
Cost of Living Index 196 vs 203
3% lower than Cambridge
Population 5,237
-6%
Cost of Living Index 191 vs 203
6% lower than Cambridge
Population 7,505
-8%
Cost of Living Index 187 vs 203
8% lower than Cambridge
Population 2,062
-8%
Cost of Living Index 186 vs 203
8% lower than Cambridge
Population 11,950
-12%
Cost of Living Index 178 vs 203
12% lower than Cambridge
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