For most of us, living in these high end New Orleans neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Louisiana. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Orleans 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 16,525
55%
Cost of Living Index 164 vs 106
55% higher than New Orleans
Population 2,579
45%
Cost of Living Index 154 vs 106
45% higher than New Orleans
Population 2,489
38%
Cost of Living Index 147 vs 106
38% higher than New Orleans
Population 5,217
31%
Cost of Living Index 139 vs 106
31% higher than New Orleans
Population 3,270
29%
Cost of Living Index 137 vs 106
29% higher than New Orleans
Population 8,949
28%
Cost of Living Index 136 vs 106
28% higher than New Orleans
Population 5,133
28%
Cost of Living Index 136 vs 106
28% higher than New Orleans
Population 3,560
27%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 106
27% higher than New Orleans
Population 6,503
26%
Cost of Living Index 134 vs 106
26% higher than New Orleans
Population 3,325
26%
Cost of Living Index 134 vs 106
26% higher than New Orleans
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