For most of us, living in these high end Columbus neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Ohio. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus 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 3,464
33%
Cost of Living Index 129 vs 97
33% higher than Columbus
Population 2,038
23%
Cost of Living Index 118 vs 97
23% higher than Columbus
Population 3,634
22%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 97
22% higher than Columbus
Population 44,676
19%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 97
19% higher than Columbus
Population 13,892
15%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 97
15% higher than Columbus
Population 9,290
13%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 97
13% higher than Columbus
Population 7,374
13%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 97
13% higher than Columbus
Population 4,399
12%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 97
12% higher than Columbus
Population 4,090
12%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 97
12% higher than Columbus
Population 8,995
4%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 97
4% higher than Columbus
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