For most of us, living in these high end Philadelphia neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Pennsylvania. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Philadelphia 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 11,023
40%
Cost of Living Index 146 vs 104
40% higher than Philadelphia
Population 27,535
36%
Cost of Living Index 142 vs 104
36% higher than Philadelphia
Population 33,610
34%
Cost of Living Index 140 vs 104
34% higher than Philadelphia
Population 2,530
32%
Cost of Living Index 138 vs 104
32% higher than Philadelphia
Population 19,710
22%
Cost of Living Index 127 vs 104
22% higher than Philadelphia
Population 24,348
19%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 104
19% higher than Philadelphia
Population 13,725
15%
Cost of Living Index 121 vs 104
15% higher than Philadelphia
Population 10,242
15%
Cost of Living Index 120 vs 104
15% higher than Philadelphia
Population 4,149
15%
Cost of Living Index 120 vs 104
15% higher than Philadelphia
Population 15,093
12%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 104
12% higher than Philadelphia
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