For most of us, living in these high end Los Angeles neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in California. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles 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 22,461
90%
Cost of Living Index 344 vs 181
90% higher than Los Angeles
Population 7,134
74%
Cost of Living Index 314 vs 181
74% higher than Los Angeles
Population 32,741
70%
Cost of Living Index 307 vs 181
70% higher than Los Angeles
Population 12,357
67%
Cost of Living Index 302 vs 181
67% higher than Los Angeles
Population 32,770
52%
Cost of Living Index 276 vs 181
52% higher than Los Angeles
Population 45,651
48%
Cost of Living Index 269 vs 181
48% higher than Los Angeles
Population 5,945
41%
Cost of Living Index 255 vs 181
41% higher than Los Angeles
Population 59,457
39%
Cost of Living Index 252 vs 181
39% higher than Los Angeles
Population 8,759
38%
Cost of Living Index 250 vs 181
38% higher than Los Angeles
Population 18,860
38%
Cost of Living Index 250 vs 181
38% higher than Los Angeles
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