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
34%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 93
34% higher than Columbus
Population 2,038
23%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 93
23% higher than Columbus
Population 3,634
22%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 93
22% higher than Columbus
Population 44,676
21%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 93
21% higher than Columbus
Population 13,892
16%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 93
16% higher than Columbus
Population 9,290
15%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 93
15% higher than Columbus
Population 7,374
14%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 93
14% higher than Columbus
Population 4,399
13%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 93
13% higher than Columbus
Population 4,090
12%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 93
12% higher than Columbus
Population 8,995
6%
Cost of Living Index 98 vs 93
6% higher than Columbus
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