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Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
Safest cities in Bihar, India in 2026. Patna leads with a safety score of 48/100 and crime rate of 72.5/1k. Average safety across the region is 48/100.
Safest cities in Bihar, India in 2026. Patna leads with a safety score of 48/100 and crime rate of 72.5/1k. Average safety across the region is 48/100.
Patna ranks #1 with a cost index of 68 and rent of ₹7,500/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 68 (-25 vs national average of 93).
Average quality of life: 51/100. Top: Patna at 51/100.
Safest city: Patna (48/100 safety score).
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income | QoL | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patna | 68 | ₹7,500 | ₹3,20,000 | 51 | 48 |
One stat flips the usual narrative: Patna stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 68 and median income of ₹3,20,000, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of India. This combination is rare — and valuable.
On quality of life, Patna leads with a composite score of 51/100 — reflecting its safety (48), healthcare (48), and walkability (35) metrics. And here's the trade-off: affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and India is a good example of that tension.
Patna ranks #1 in Bihar for this analysis with a cost index of 68 and median income of ₹3,20,000.
The region average QoL score is 57/100. Patna leads with 51/100, 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.