For most of us, living in these high end Ottawa neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Ontario. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ottawa 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 1,521
29%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 104
29% higher than Ottawa
Population 576
29%
Cost of Living Index 134 vs 104
29% higher than Ottawa
Population 11,408
28%
Cost of Living Index 134 vs 104
28% higher than Ottawa
Population 8,663
28%
Cost of Living Index 133 vs 104
28% higher than Ottawa
Population 6,743
24%
Cost of Living Index 129 vs 104
24% higher than Ottawa
Population 23,435
23%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 104
23% higher than Ottawa
Population 2,152
22%
Cost of Living Index 127 vs 104
22% higher than Ottawa
Population 3,878
21%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 104
21% higher than Ottawa
Population 4,862
21%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 104
21% higher than Ottawa
Population 342
18%
Cost of Living Index 122 vs 104
18% higher than Ottawa