For most of us, living in these high end San Jose 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 Jose 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 99,763
16%
Cost of Living Index 252 vs 217
16% higher than San Jose
Population 48,407
12%
Cost of Living Index 243 vs 217
12% higher than San Jose
Population 72,263
8%
Cost of Living Index 235 vs 217
8% higher than San Jose
Population 79,786
7%
Cost of Living Index 234 vs 217
7% higher than San Jose
Population 14,950
7%
Cost of Living Index 233 vs 217
7% higher than San Jose
Population 39,582
2%
Cost of Living Index 222 vs 217
2% higher than San Jose
Population 83,288
1%
Cost of Living Index 220 vs 217
1% higher than San Jose
Population 87,707
-4%
Cost of Living Index 208 vs 217
4% lower than San Jose
Population 36,469
-7%
Cost of Living Index 202 vs 217
7% lower than San Jose
Population 59,849
-8%
Cost of Living Index 200 vs 217
8% lower than San Jose
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