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
57%
Cost of Living Index 296 vs 188
57% higher than Oakland
Population 11,359
50%
Cost of Living Index 283 vs 188
50% higher than Oakland
Population 3,521
46%
Cost of Living Index 274 vs 188
46% higher than Oakland
Population 4,424
43%
Cost of Living Index 270 vs 188
43% higher than Oakland
Population 6,572
40%
Cost of Living Index 264 vs 188
40% higher than Oakland
Population 759
33%
Cost of Living Index 251 vs 188
33% higher than Oakland
Population 4,042
33%
Cost of Living Index 250 vs 188
33% higher than Oakland
Population 4,094
30%
Cost of Living Index 246 vs 188
30% higher than Oakland
Population 1,329
30%
Cost of Living Index 245 vs 188
30% higher than Oakland
Population 3,296
29%
Cost of Living Index 242 vs 188
29% higher than Oakland
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