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Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
New Delhi vs Bengaluru in 2026: cost index 128 vs 132, rent ₹22,000 vs ₹25,000, income ₹6,80,000 vs ₹8,50,000, QoL 46 vs 50.
New Delhi vs Bengaluru in 2026: cost index 128 vs 132, rent ₹22,000 vs ₹25,000, income ₹6,80,000 vs ₹8,50,000, QoL 46 vs 50.
New Delhi ranks #1 with a cost index of 128 and rent of ₹22,000/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 130 (+37 vs national average of 93).
Average quality of life: 48/100. Top: New Delhi at 46/100.
Safest city: Bengaluru (58/100 safety score).
Here's what the headline numbers don't tell you: New Delhi stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 128 and median income of ₹6,80,000, it offers competitive value despite costs slightly above the national median. For anyone running the numbers, this is where it clicks.
On quality of life, Bengaluru leads with a composite score of 50/100 — reflecting its safety (58), healthcare (82), and walkability (55) metrics. Context matters here. affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and India is a good example of that tension.
The country average QoL score is 57/100. New Delhi leads with 46/100, 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.
New Delhi (ranked #1) has a cost index of 128 and rent of ₹22,000/mo. Bengaluru (#2) has index 132 and rent ₹25,000/mo — a 4-point gap.