For most of us, living in these high end Phoenix neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Arizona. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Phoenix 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 59,163
24%
Cost of Living Index 140 vs 113
24% higher than Phoenix
Population 23,163
15%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 113
15% higher than Phoenix
Population 84,554
14%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 113
14% higher than Phoenix
Population 185,634
10%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 113
10% higher than Phoenix
Population 153,737
8%
Cost of Living Index 122 vs 113
8% higher than Phoenix
Population 58,844
2%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 113
2% higher than Phoenix
Population 66,534
2%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 113
2% higher than Phoenix
Population 190,210
-1%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 113
1% lower than Phoenix
Population 185,447
-4%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 113
4% lower than Phoenix
Population 61,680
-5%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 113
5% lower than Phoenix
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