For most of us, living in these high end Oakland neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in California. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oakland 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 1,248
59%
Cost of Living Index 297 vs 187
59% higher than Oakland
Population 11,359
51%
Cost of Living Index 281 vs 187
51% higher than Oakland
Population 3,521
46%
Cost of Living Index 273 vs 187
46% higher than Oakland
Population 4,424
44%
Cost of Living Index 268 vs 187
44% higher than Oakland
Population 6,572
40%
Cost of Living Index 262 vs 187
40% higher than Oakland
Population 759
35%
Cost of Living Index 252 vs 187
35% higher than Oakland
Population 4,042
33%
Cost of Living Index 248 vs 187
33% higher than Oakland
Population 4,094
32%
Cost of Living Index 246 vs 187
32% higher than Oakland
Population 1,329
30%
Cost of Living Index 244 vs 187
30% higher than Oakland
Population 3,296
29%
Cost of Living Index 241 vs 187
29% higher than Oakland
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