For most of us, living in these high end Rochester neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in New York. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester 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 6,611
25%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 90
25% higher than Rochester
Population 5,179
21%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 90
21% higher than Rochester
Population 7,158
19%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 90
19% higher than Rochester
Population 1,507
16%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 90
16% higher than Rochester
Population 2,467
16%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 90
16% higher than Rochester
Population 316
13%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 90
13% higher than Rochester
Population 4,442
11%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 90
11% higher than Rochester
Population 5,544
10%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 90
10% higher than Rochester
Population 4,343
9%
Cost of Living Index 98 vs 90
9% higher than Rochester
Population 3,774
8%
Cost of Living Index 97 vs 90
8% higher than Rochester
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