What is the cost of living in Delhi?

Delhi has an average cost of living index of 128, which is 38% above the India average of 93. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is ₹22,000, and average median income is ₹6,80,000.

What is the cheapest city in Delhi?

New Delhi is the most affordable city tracked in Delhi, with a cost index of 128 and median rent of ₹22,000/month.

Is Delhi affordable to live in?

Delhi's average rent-to-income ratio is 38.8%. Rent in Delhi can be a financial stretch, exceeding 30% of typical incomes.

What is the quality of life in Delhi?

Delhi has an average quality of life score of 46/100. The top-ranked city is New Delhi with a score of 46/100, factoring in affordability, safety, healthcare, air quality, green space, and transit.

What is the safest city in Delhi?

New Delhi is the safest tracked city in Delhi with a safety score of 42/100 and a crime rate of 72.5 per 1,000 residents. The region average safety score is 42/100.

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Delhi

Complete state intelligence: affordability, quality of life, safety, climate, and lifestyle metrics across all tracked cities.

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Best QoL: New Delhi (46)

Safest: New Delhi (42)

Avg rent: ₹22,000

Avg Cost Index

0/ 100

Avg Quality of Life

46/ 100

Avg Income

₹6,80,000

Avg Rent

₹22,000/mo

Avg Safety

42/ 100

State Pop

State Intelligence Overview

Core metrics, city comparisons, and lifestyle signals

Delhi vs India Average

Cost Index

128

+37.6% vs avg

Avg Rent

₹22,000

+63.6% vs avg

Avg Income

₹6,80,000

+37.5% vs avg

Cities in Delhi

City	Cost	QoL	Safety	Rent	Income	Pop	Rent/Inc
New Delhi	128	46	42	₹22,000	₹6,80,000	1,68,00,000	38.8%

Lifestyle Overview

Avg Walkability

55/100

Avg Safety

42/100

Avg Internet

62 Mbps

Avg Home Price

₹1,00,00,000

Average Salaries in Delhi

Software Engineer₹22,75,840

Entry: ₹16,38,605Expert: ₹32,31,693

Registered Nurse₹8,39,680

Entry: ₹6,04,570Expert: ₹11,92,346

Teacher₹5,15,840

Entry: ₹3,71,405Expert: ₹7,32,493

Accountant₹10,61,760

Entry: ₹7,64,467Expert: ₹15,07,699

Marketing Manager₹24,11,520

Entry: ₹17,36,294Expert: ₹34,24,358

Housing Market Overview

Avg Home Price

₹1,00,00,000

Avg Rent-to-Income

38.8%

Home Prices by City

New Delhi

₹1,00,00,000

Explore Delhi

New Delhi

₹22,000/mo · QoL 46

128

Frequently Asked Questions

Tax Rates

Income Tax20%

CPP/EI0%

Property Tax1.5%

GST/HST18%

Combined Tax Load

39.5%

Cost Index Distribution

New Delhi

128

Low

Avg

High

Very High

Rent Comparison

New Delhi₹22,000

Income Comparison

New Delhi₹6,80,000

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