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 37,918
47%
Cost of Living Index 259 vs 176
47% higher than San Diego
Population 6,878
43%
Cost of Living Index 252 vs 176
43% higher than San Diego
Population 4,514
43%
Cost of Living Index 251 vs 176
43% higher than San Diego
Population 8,495
38%
Cost of Living Index 243 vs 176
38% higher than San Diego
Population 49,373
29%
Cost of Living Index 228 vs 176
29% higher than San Diego
Population 1,319
25%
Cost of Living Index 220 vs 176
25% higher than San Diego
Population 1,158
23%
Cost of Living Index 216 vs 176
23% higher than San Diego
Population 31,964
23%
Cost of Living Index 216 vs 176
23% higher than San Diego
Population 12,107
21%
Cost of Living Index 213 vs 176
21% higher than San Diego
Population 5,771
17%
Cost of Living Index 205 vs 176
17% higher than San Diego
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