For most of us, living in these high end Richmond neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Virginia. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Richmond 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 1,167
42%
Cost of Living Index 153 vs 108
42% higher than Richmond
Population 852
39%
Cost of Living Index 150 vs 108
39% higher than Richmond
Population 13,826
31%
Cost of Living Index 142 vs 108
31% higher than Richmond
Population 187
25%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 108
25% higher than Richmond
Population 1,453
21%
Cost of Living Index 131 vs 108
21% higher than Richmond
Population 3,188
18%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 108
18% higher than Richmond
Population 925
18%
Cost of Living Index 127 vs 108
18% higher than Richmond
Population 2,304
17%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 108
17% higher than Richmond
Population 532
17%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 108
17% higher than Richmond
Population 1,050
16%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 108
16% higher than Richmond
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