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
40%
Cost of Living Index 157 vs 112
40% higher than Richmond
Population 852
37%
Cost of Living Index 154 vs 112
37% higher than Richmond
Population 13,826
30%
Cost of Living Index 146 vs 112
30% higher than Richmond
Population 187
24%
Cost of Living Index 140 vs 112
24% higher than Richmond
Population 1,453
21%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 112
21% higher than Richmond
Population 3,188
18%
Cost of Living Index 132 vs 112
18% higher than Richmond
Population 925
17%
Cost of Living Index 132 vs 112
17% higher than Richmond
Population 2,304
16%
Cost of Living Index 131 vs 112
16% higher than Richmond
Population 3,434
16%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 112
16% higher than Richmond
Population 532
15%
Cost of Living Index 129 vs 112
15% higher than Richmond
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