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 1,802
58%
Cost of Living Index 284 vs 179
58% higher than Seattle
Population 1,944
57%
Cost of Living Index 282 vs 179
57% higher than Seattle
Population 3,222
55%
Cost of Living Index 277 vs 179
55% higher than Seattle
Population 1,222
48%
Cost of Living Index 266 vs 179
48% higher than Seattle
Population 1,167
39%
Cost of Living Index 248 vs 179
39% higher than Seattle
Population 1,950
28%
Cost of Living Index 229 vs 179
28% higher than Seattle
Population 2,465
26%
Cost of Living Index 226 vs 179
26% higher than Seattle
Population 4,613
21%
Cost of Living Index 218 vs 179
21% higher than Seattle
Population 5,041
19%
Cost of Living Index 213 vs 179
19% higher than Seattle
Population 2,734
18%
Cost of Living Index 211 vs 179
18% higher than Seattle
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