For most of us, living in these high end Detroit neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Michigan. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Detroit 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 1,941
56%
Cost of Living Index 132 vs 85
56% higher than Detroit
Population 6,079
51%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 85
51% higher than Detroit
Population 1,811
48%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 85
48% higher than Detroit
Population 10,378
41%
Cost of Living Index 119 vs 85
41% higher than Detroit
Population 576
38%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 85
38% higher than Detroit
Population 1,008
36%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 85
36% higher than Detroit
Population 2,051
35%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 85
35% higher than Detroit
Population 425
34%
Cost of Living Index 113 vs 85
34% higher than Detroit
Population 2,290
32%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 85
32% higher than Detroit
Population 1,356
32%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 85
32% higher than Detroit
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