For most of us, living in these high end Seattle neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Washington. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle 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 1,944
58%
Cost of Living Index 288 vs 181
58% higher than Seattle
Population 1,802
58%
Cost of Living Index 286 vs 181
58% higher than Seattle
Population 3,222
54%
Cost of Living Index 279 vs 181
54% higher than Seattle
Population 1,222
48%
Cost of Living Index 268 vs 181
48% higher than Seattle
Population 1,167
38%
Cost of Living Index 251 vs 181
38% higher than Seattle
Population 1,950
27%
Cost of Living Index 231 vs 181
27% higher than Seattle
Population 2,465
26%
Cost of Living Index 228 vs 181
26% higher than Seattle
Population 4,613
21%
Cost of Living Index 220 vs 181
21% higher than Seattle
Population 2,734
20%
Cost of Living Index 218 vs 181
20% higher than Seattle
Population 5,041
19%
Cost of Living Index 215 vs 181
19% higher than Seattle
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