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Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
Ranking of cities in Jharkhand for 2026. Ranchi leads with a cost index of 70 and rent of ₹7,500/month.
Ranchi ranks #1 with a cost index of 70 and rent of ₹7,500/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 70 (-23 vs national average of 93).
Average quality of life: 59/100. Top: Ranchi at 59/100.
Safest city: Ranchi (55/100 safety score).
0 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a ₹3L gross income.
Here's the finding that keeps coming up in different analyses: Ranchi stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 70 and median income of ₹3,50,000, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of India. That's a strong position by any measure.
On quality of life, Ranchi leads with a composite score of 59/100 — reflecting its safety (55), healthcare (52), and walkability (32) 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 | Ranchi | 70 | ₹7,500 | ₹3,50,000 |
Ranchi ranks #1 in Jharkhand for this analysis with a cost index of 70 and median income of ₹3,50,000.
In Ranchi, rent would be about 30% of your gross monthly income on ₹3L. Consider cost-cutting measures or a roommate.
The region average QoL score is 57/100. Ranchi leads with 59/100, 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.