Why living in Bengaluru is expensive as compared to Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai

Commuters in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai not only pay less for rail-based commuting, but also enjoy access to a much larger housing market because their rail systems connect distant, lower-cost suburbs to the city’s economic core. Bengaluru commuters generally pay more while also having a significantly smaller rail-served commuter radius.

In any case, for shorter distances, commuters might opt for personal vehicles even if the cost is higher compared to public transport. The benefits of a metro or suburban rail system — in terms of economics and convenience — become noticeable only once the daily travel distance gets longer.

The farther a person stays from the central business district (CBD), greater the chances of lower cost for housing. Let us see how far a person can stay from the CBD of each city.