16 lakhs per annum package in tier 2 city vs 30 lakhs per annum package in bengaluru

30 > 16, your expenses will increase by 5-10 Lakhs, still it is profitable to relocate,

₹16 LPA in a Tier-2 city allows for 50%+ savings rate with a comfortable lifestyle.

₹30 LPA in Bengaluru offers higher absolute savings but not necessarily a better lifestyle due to higher living costs.

If you're single, Bengaluru may still allow aggressive savings; for families, costs will reduce the savings advantage.

Choose ₹16 LPA in a Tier-2 City if: ✅ You prefer a calm lifestyle, lower expenses, and better work-life balance. ✅ You want to save a significant portion of your salary. ✅ You don't need a big city tech ecosystem for career growth.

Choose ₹30 LPA in Bengaluru if: ✅ You want higher career growth, networking, and job opportunities. ✅ You can handle higher expenses and hectic lifestyle. ✅ You prefer a vibrant city life with more social and professional engagement.

You might save in tier 2. But based on the ctc comparision, there won't be much difference in how much you save between 16lpa vs 30 lpa.
If you want to increase your income in the coming years, go for 30 lpa. You'll be given a hike on this amount during your next switch. No one cares that 16lpa remote is comparable to 30lpa in tier 1. All they care is how much you were making earlier and they'll provide a hike on top of it.

T2 is always better. BLR is done. All major cities are no longer livable. If you wish to start a family or already have one, and you wish your kids to run around and play in thier childhood, breath clean air, grow in an environment of abundance. Leave the city when you have a chance. If you count on the government to solve things and improve quality of life. it will never happen.

16 anyday if you are in hometown and Don't have to pay rent. As in self or parents owned home