For most of us, living in these high end Madison neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Wisconsin. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison 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 1,302
34%
Cost of Living Index 151 vs 112
34% higher than Madison
Population 6,425
23%
Cost of Living Index 138 vs 112
23% higher than Madison
Population 1,797
17%
Cost of Living Index 132 vs 112
17% higher than Madison
Population 32,154
17%
Cost of Living Index 132 vs 112
17% higher than Madison
Population 3,002
16%
Cost of Living Index 131 vs 112
16% higher than Madison
Population 2,790
15%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 112
15% higher than Madison
Population 867
15%
Cost of Living Index 129 vs 112
15% higher than Madison
Population 143
12%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 112
12% higher than Madison
Population 282
11%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 112
11% higher than Madison
Population 4,999
11%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 112
11% higher than Madison
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