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
35%
Cost of Living Index 149 vs 111
35% higher than Madison
Population 6,425
23%
Cost of Living Index 137 vs 111
23% higher than Madison
Population 1,797
18%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 111
18% higher than Madison
Population 32,154
17%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 111
17% higher than Madison
Population 3,002
17%
Cost of Living Index 129 vs 111
17% higher than Madison
Population 2,790
15%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 111
15% higher than Madison
Population 867
15%
Cost of Living Index 127 vs 111
15% higher than Madison
Population 143
13%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 111
13% higher than Madison
Population 282
12%
Cost of Living Index 124 vs 111
12% higher than Madison
Population 4,999
11%
Cost of Living Index 123 vs 111
11% higher than Madison
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