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Safest cities in Chhattisgarh, India in 2026. Raipur leads with a safety score of 62/100 and crime rate of 42.5/1k. Average safety across the region is 62/100.
Safest cities in Chhattisgarh, India in 2026. Raipur leads with a safety score of 62/100 and crime rate of 42.5/1k. Average safety across the region is 62/100.
Raipur ranks #1 with a cost index of 68 and rent of ₹7,000/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 68 (-25 vs national average of 93).
Average quality of life: 59/100. Top: Raipur at 59/100.
Safest city: Raipur (62/100 safety score).
Strip away assumptions, and something unexpected emerges. Raipur stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 68 and median income of ₹3,40,000, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of India. This combination is rare — and valuable.
On quality of life, Raipur leads with a composite score of 59/100 — reflecting its safety (62), healthcare (52), and walkability (32) metrics. Pair that with the housing data, and the pattern sharpens. 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 | QoL | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raipur | 68 | ₹7,000 | ₹3,40,000 | 59 | 62 |
Raipur ranks #1 in Chhattisgarh for this analysis with a cost index of 68 and median income of ₹3,40,000.
The region average QoL score is 57/100. Raipur 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.