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Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
Ranking of cities in Telangana for 2026. Hyderabad leads with a cost index of 110 and rent of ₹18,000/month.
Ranking of cities in Telangana for 2026. Hyderabad leads with a cost index of 110 and rent of ₹18,000/month.
Hyderabad ranks #1 with a cost index of 110 and rent of ₹18,000/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 110 (+17 vs national average of 93).
Average quality of life: 53/100. Top: Hyderabad at 53/100.
Safest city: Hyderabad (60/100 safety score).
1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a ₹10L gross income.
Here's the surprising part: Hyderabad stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 110 and median income of ₹6,80,000, it offers competitive value despite costs slightly above the national median. This combination is rare — and valuable.
On quality of life, Hyderabad leads with a composite score of 53/100 — reflecting its safety (60), healthcare (78), and walkability (48) metrics. But here's the flip side: affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and India is a good example of that tension.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyderabad | 110 | ₹18,000 | ₹6,80,000 |
Hyderabad ranks #1 in Telangana for this analysis with a cost index of 110 and median income of ₹6,80,000.
In Hyderabad, rent would be about 22% of your gross monthly income on ₹10L. Well within the recommended 30% threshold.
The region average QoL score is 57/100. Hyderabad leads with 53/100, 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.