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 Oregon. 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 5,631
35%
Cost of Living Index 187 vs 139
35% higher than Portland
Population 5,045
32%
Cost of Living Index 184 vs 139
32% higher than Portland
Population 5,346
30%
Cost of Living Index 180 vs 139
30% higher than Portland
Population 7,065
20%
Cost of Living Index 167 vs 139
20% higher than Portland
Population 8,453
18%
Cost of Living Index 163 vs 139
18% higher than Portland
Population 2,562
17%
Cost of Living Index 163 vs 139
17% higher than Portland
Population 9,360
17%
Cost of Living Index 162 vs 139
17% higher than Portland
Population 10,589
16%
Cost of Living Index 161 vs 139
16% higher than Portland
Population 10,004
16%
Cost of Living Index 160 vs 139
16% higher than Portland
Population 4,661
15%
Cost of Living Index 159 vs 139
15% higher than Portland
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