All 22 neighborhoods in Auckland ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herne Bay | $1,820/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
| 2 | Ponsonby | $1,750/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 3 | Parnell | $1,708/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 4 | Remuera | $1,652/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 5 | Grey Lynn | $1,610/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 6 | Mission Bay | $1,610/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 7 | CBD | $1,568/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 8 | Devonport | $1,540/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 9 | Newmarket | $1,512/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 10 | St Heliers | $1,512/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 11 | Mt Eden | $1,470/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 12 | Epsom | $1,470/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 13 | Kingsland | $1,428/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 14 | Takapuna | $1,330/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 15 | Mt Albert | $1,288/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 16 | Titirangi | $1,232/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 17 | Onehunga | $1,190/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 18 | Howick | $1,190/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 19 | Albany | $1,148/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 20 | Botany | $1,120/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 21 | Henderson | $1,092/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 22 | Manukau | $1,008/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,400/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Herne Bay is approximately 30% more expensive than the Auckland average. 1-bedroom rent is $1,820/mo vs $1,400/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 22 neighborhoods in Auckland, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.