For most of us, living in these high end San Diego neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in California. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Diego 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 6,878
48%
Cost of Living Index 258 vs 174
48% higher than San Diego
Population 37,918
48%
Cost of Living Index 257 vs 174
48% higher than San Diego
Population 4,514
43%
Cost of Living Index 249 vs 174
43% higher than San Diego
Population 8,495
43%
Cost of Living Index 248 vs 174
43% higher than San Diego
Population 49,373
34%
Cost of Living Index 233 vs 174
34% higher than San Diego
Population 1,319
25%
Cost of Living Index 218 vs 174
25% higher than San Diego
Population 1,158
23%
Cost of Living Index 214 vs 174
23% higher than San Diego
Population 31,964
23%
Cost of Living Index 214 vs 174
23% higher than San Diego
Population 12,107
22%
Cost of Living Index 212 vs 174
22% higher than San Diego
Population 5,771
17%
Cost of Living Index 203 vs 174
17% higher than San Diego
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