For most of us, living in these high end Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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 1,146
41%
Cost of Living Index 173 vs 122
41% higher than Charlottesville
Population 1,799
37%
Cost of Living Index 167 vs 122
37% higher than Charlottesville
Population 1,293
29%
Cost of Living Index 158 vs 122
29% higher than Charlottesville
Population 1,764
22%
Cost of Living Index 150 vs 122
22% higher than Charlottesville
Population 732
17%
Cost of Living Index 143 vs 122
17% higher than Charlottesville
Population 5,488
13%
Cost of Living Index 139 vs 122
13% higher than Charlottesville
Population 887
9%
Cost of Living Index 133 vs 122
9% higher than Charlottesville
Population 1,070
5%
Cost of Living Index 129 vs 122
5% higher than Charlottesville
Population 1,848
2%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 122
2% higher than Charlottesville
Population 1,350
1%
Cost of Living Index 124 vs 122
1% higher than Charlottesville
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