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
22%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 96
22% higher than Rochester
Population 5,179
19%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 96
19% higher than Rochester
Population 7,158
16%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 96
16% higher than Rochester
Population 316
16%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 96
16% higher than Rochester
Population 2,467
15%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 96
15% higher than Rochester
Population 1,507
14%
Cost of Living Index 110 vs 96
14% higher than Rochester
Population 4,442
8%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 96
8% higher than Rochester
Population 3,774
8%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 96
8% higher than Rochester
Population 5,544
8%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 96
8% higher than Rochester
Population 4,343
7%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 96
7% higher than Rochester
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