🏙️ Salary Calculator
City Salary Comparison
Is 10 LPA in Indore better than 15 LPA in Bangalore? Compare real monthly savings after rent, commute and food.
🏙️ City Salary Comparison
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Enter your CTC and select cities to compareHow City Salary Comparison Works
Understand the real value of a salary offer across Indian cities in 3 steps.
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Enter Both Salaries
Input your current salary and the offered salary in the two cities you want to compare — for example ₹10 LPA in Indore vs ₹18 LPA in Bangalore.
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Select Your Cities
Choose the cities from the dropdown. Cost of living data covers rent, food, transport, and utilities across 20+ Indian cities.
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See Purchasing Power
The tool normalises both salaries to a base city and shows which offer gives you more real spending power after cost-of-living adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a higher salary in a metro not always mean more money?
Metro cities like Mumbai and Bangalore have significantly higher rent, food costs, and commute expenses. A ₹20 LPA salary in Bangalore after ₹30,000/month rent and high living costs can leave you with less disposable income than ₹12 LPA in Indore or Jaipur.
What cost factors does the comparison include?
The comparison accounts for average 1BHK/2BHK rent, monthly groceries and dining costs, local transport expenses, and a general urban cost index. It is based on aggregate consumer data for each city tier.
Which cities are included in the comparison?
The tool covers Tier-1 metros (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata), Tier-2 cities (Indore, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Kochi) and other major urban centres.
Should I always take the job with better purchasing power?
Purchasing power is one important factor, but not the only one. Also consider career growth potential, remote work flexibility, industry ecosystem in the city, and personal/family factors when making a job decision.
How often is the cost of living data updated?
The cost of living indices are reviewed periodically based on consumer price data and rental market trends. The data reflects approximate 2025-26 averages for each city.