For most of us, living in these high end New York neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in New York. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York 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 14,056
91%
Cost of Living Index 336 vs 176
91% higher than New York
Population 22,470
90%
Cost of Living Index 335 vs 176
90% higher than New York
Population 7,955
77%
Cost of Living Index 313 vs 176
77% higher than New York
Population 8,481
77%
Cost of Living Index 312 vs 176
77% higher than New York
Population 14,999
73%
Cost of Living Index 306 vs 176
73% higher than New York
Population 3,070
73%
Cost of Living Index 304 vs 176
73% higher than New York
Population 16,259
70%
Cost of Living Index 299 vs 176
70% higher than New York
Population 10,972
69%
Cost of Living Index 299 vs 176
69% higher than New York
Population 69,398
66%
Cost of Living Index 293 vs 176
66% higher than New York
Population 13,225
63%
Cost of Living Index 286 vs 176
63% higher than New York
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