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Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
Ranking of cities in Karnataka for 2026. Bengaluru leads with a cost index of 132 and rent of ₹25,000/month.
Ranking of cities in Karnataka for 2026. Bengaluru leads with a cost index of 132 and rent of ₹25,000/month.
Bengaluru ranks #1 with a cost index of 132 and rent of ₹25,000/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 132 (+39 vs national average of 93).
Average quality of life: 50/100. Top: Bengaluru at 50/100.
Safest city: Bengaluru (58/100 safety score).
1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a ₹25L gross income.
The conventional wisdom says one thing. The data says another: Bengaluru stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 132 and median income of ₹8,50,000, it offers competitive value despite costs slightly above the national median. That gap is hard to ignore.
On quality of life, Bengaluru leads with a composite score of 50/100 — reflecting its safety (58), healthcare (82), and walkability (55) metrics. Layer in taxes, though, and the math changes. 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 | Bengaluru | 132 | ₹25,000 | ₹8,50,000 |
Bengaluru ranks #1 in Karnataka for this analysis with a cost index of 132 and median income of ₹8,50,000.
In Bengaluru, rent would be about 12% of your gross monthly income on ₹25L. Well within the recommended 30% threshold.
The region average QoL score is 57/100. Bengaluru leads with 50/100, 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.