For most of us, living in these high end Tempe neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Arizona. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tempe 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 431
39%
Cost of Living Index 165 vs 119
39% higher than Tempe
Population 534
38%
Cost of Living Index 164 vs 119
38% higher than Tempe
Population 637
16%
Cost of Living Index 138 vs 119
16% higher than Tempe
Population 377
14%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 119
14% higher than Tempe
Population 224
13%
Cost of Living Index 134 vs 119
13% higher than Tempe
Population 492
13%
Cost of Living Index 134 vs 119
13% higher than Tempe
Population 439
12%
Cost of Living Index 133 vs 119
12% higher than Tempe
Population 1,575
11%
Cost of Living Index 132 vs 119
11% higher than Tempe
Population 1,090
9%
Cost of Living Index 129 vs 119
9% higher than Tempe
Population 1,073
8%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 119
8% higher than Tempe
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