Loading
Assembling your view…
Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
On a ₹3L salary in Andhra Pradesh, 0 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Visakhapatnam offers the best value — cost index 82, rent ₹10,000/mo.
On a ₹3L salary in Andhra Pradesh, 0 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Visakhapatnam offers the best value — cost index 82, rent ₹10,000/mo.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visakhapatnam | 82 | ₹10,000 | ₹4,20,000 |
Visakhapatnam ranks #1 with a cost index of 82 and rent of ₹10,000/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 82 (-11 vs national average of 93).
Average quality of life: 61/100. Top: Visakhapatnam at 61/100.
Safest city: Visakhapatnam (65/100 safety score).
0 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a ₹3L gross income.
Here's where the conversation shifts from 'affordable' to 'strategic': Visakhapatnam stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 82 and median income of ₹4,20,000, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of India. Financially, that's significant.
On quality of life, Visakhapatnam leads with a composite score of 61/100 — reflecting its safety (65), healthcare (68), and walkability (38) metrics. Here's where it gets complicated: affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and India is a good example of that tension.
Visakhapatnam ranks #1 in Andhra Pradesh for this analysis with a cost index of 82 and median income of ₹4,20,000.
In Visakhapatnam, rent would be about 40% of your gross monthly income on ₹3L. Consider cost-cutting measures or a roommate.
The region average QoL score is 57/100. Visakhapatnam leads with 61/100, reflecting its safety, healthcare access, walkability, and green space.
Our index is benchmarked to 100 (national median). Sub-categories cover housing, food, transport, utilities, and healthcare. Data sources include MoSPI CPI, RBI, NHB RESIDEX, PLFS.
This analysis uses data from MoSPI CPI, RBI, NHB RESIDEX, PLFS to rank cities in India. The cost of living index is benchmarked to 100 (national median). Quality of life scores combine safety, healthcare, walkability, air quality, green space, and transit metrics. Salary ranges use national occupation data adjusted for local cost differences. Data is updated regularly to reflect current market conditions.