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
57%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 82
57% higher than Detroit
Population 6,079
52%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 82
52% higher than Detroit
Population 1,811
50%
Cost of Living Index 123 vs 82
50% higher than Detroit
Population 10,378
42%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 82
42% higher than Detroit
Population 576
39%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 82
39% higher than Detroit
Population 1,008
37%
Cost of Living Index 113 vs 82
37% higher than Detroit
Population 2,051
36%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 82
36% higher than Detroit
Population 425
35%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 82
35% higher than Detroit
Population 2,290
33%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 82
33% higher than Detroit
Population 1,356
33%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 82
33% higher than Detroit
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