Delhi vs Bengaluru
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Delhi leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Bengaluru where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Bengaluru's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Delhi | Bengaluru |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 49 | 60 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 39 | 40 |
| Climate | 52 | 82 |
| Safety | 56 | 62 |
| Summer °C | 33.6 | 27.5 |
| Winter °C | 14.4 | 20.5 |
| Top disaster risk | extreme heat | flooding |
Delhi vs Bengaluru: the short answer
Bengaluru comes out ahead on overall livability (60/100), clearly above Delhi (49/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Bengaluru is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Delhi 39 vs Bengaluru 40, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Delhi runs warmer in summer (about 33.6°C peak vs 27.5°C in Bengaluru), while winter lows sit near 14.4°C in Delhi and 20.5°C in Bengaluru. On natural-disaster exposure Bengaluru is the safer choice (safety 62/100); the dominant modelled hazard is extreme heat for Delhi and flooding for Bengaluru.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Bengaluru — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Delhi — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Bengaluru — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Bengaluru — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Delhi or Bengaluru better to live in?
Bengaluru scores higher overall — 60 vs 49 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Delhi or Bengaluru?
Bengaluru has the lower cost of living (cost index 40 vs 39; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Delhi or Bengaluru?
Delhi — summer highs reach about 33.6°C versus 27.5°C in Bengaluru.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Delhi or Bengaluru?
Bengaluru (disaster-safety 62/100). Main hazard: extreme heat in Delhi, flooding in Bengaluru.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Delhi?
extreme heat is the dominant modelled hazard for Delhi on our risk index.
How is the Delhi vs Bengaluru comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.