Karnataka

Silicon Valley of India. Cost of living is one of the pricier metros. One of the most migrant-friendly cities. Kannada useful for daily interactions, not essential.

City of palaces and gardens. Cost of living is one of India's more affordable options. Kannada dominant; English widely understood. Known as one of India's most liveable cities.

Rome of the East. Cost of living is moderately priced. Tulu, Kannada, and Konkani spoken. Hindi less common in daily life but English works.