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 22,470
89%
Cost of Living Index 338 vs 179
89% higher than New York
Population 14,056
83%
Cost of Living Index 327 vs 179
83% higher than New York
Population 7,955
76%
Cost of Living Index 315 vs 179
76% higher than New York
Population 8,481
76%
Cost of Living Index 314 vs 179
76% higher than New York
Population 14,999
72%
Cost of Living Index 308 vs 179
72% higher than New York
Population 16,259
69%
Cost of Living Index 301 vs 179
69% higher than New York
Population 10,972
68%
Cost of Living Index 301 vs 179
68% higher than New York
Population 3,070
65%
Cost of Living Index 296 vs 179
65% higher than New York
Population 69,398
65%
Cost of Living Index 295 vs 179
65% higher than New York
Population 13,225
62%
Cost of Living Index 289 vs 179
62% higher than New York
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