For most of us, living in these high end Portland neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Maine. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland 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 2,616
25%
Cost of Living Index 150 vs 120
25% higher than Portland
Population 3,432
16%
Cost of Living Index 139 vs 120
16% higher than Portland
Population 890
15%
Cost of Living Index 138 vs 120
15% higher than Portland
Population 4,595
15%
Cost of Living Index 138 vs 120
15% higher than Portland
Population 7,756
9%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 120
9% higher than Portland
Population 1,955
7%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 120
7% higher than Portland
Population 4,132
7%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 120
7% higher than Portland
Population 3,580
5%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 120
5% higher than Portland
Population 4,711
5%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 120
5% higher than Portland
Population 1,585
2%
Cost of Living Index 123 vs 120
2% higher than Portland
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