For most of us, living in these high end Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 966
5%
Cost of Living Index 357 vs 340
5% higher than Palo Alto
Population 1,332
2%
Cost of Living Index 348 vs 340
2% higher than Palo Alto
Population 2,966
2%
Cost of Living Index 346 vs 340
2% higher than Palo Alto
Population 484
1%
Cost of Living Index 343 vs 340
1% higher than Palo Alto
Population 4,060
1%
Cost of Living Index 343 vs 340
1% higher than Palo Alto
Population 148
1%
Cost of Living Index 343 vs 340
1% higher than Palo Alto
Population 3,555
1%
Cost of Living Index 342 vs 340
1% higher than Palo Alto
Population 10,736
0%
Cost of Living Index 340 vs 340
equal to Palo Alto
Population 527
0%
Cost of Living Index 340 vs 340
equal to Palo Alto
Population 1,508
-4%
Cost of Living Index 327 vs 340
4% lower than Palo Alto
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