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
38%
Cost of Living Index 141 vs 102
38% higher than Philadelphia
Population 27,535
37%
Cost of Living Index 139 vs 102
37% higher than Philadelphia
Population 33,610
35%
Cost of Living Index 138 vs 102
35% higher than Philadelphia
Population 2,530
33%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 102
33% higher than Philadelphia
Population 19,710
22%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 102
22% higher than Philadelphia
Population 24,348
20%
Cost of Living Index 122 vs 102
20% higher than Philadelphia
Population 13,725
16%
Cost of Living Index 118 vs 102
16% higher than Philadelphia
Population 10,242
15%
Cost of Living Index 118 vs 102
15% higher than Philadelphia
Population 4,149
15%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 102
15% higher than Philadelphia
Population 30,245
12%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 102
12% higher than Philadelphia
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