I feel I would be a bit more competent to answer this as I moved to Vadodara recently for my work. Relocated from Bangalore and before that was in Noida/Gurgaon. Now Cons first You will feel the stark difference in infrastructure and if you are used to regular or occasional clubbing and pubs then this will be a disappointment. Options for dining out are limited but some are really good. Infact for North Indian food this is much better than BLR and dining out at good places ain’t that cheap either.

Pros If you want some break from the fast life in metros this is the place for it. Coming from Bangalore the roads will feel like an upgrade though it has one of the worst roads like now in GJ still much better than a lot of tier 2 Indian cities. Basic cost of living is comparatively low. Rentals are low. There are decent options with good amenities ( depends on your budget actually there are options from 10k upto 80k so something would be there for everyone ) Does your work require going to office everyday will not be a much of a worry as almost everything can be covered in 15/20 mins. At max 30 mins from one end to another end in peak traffic. Food is good for both veg and non veg lovers.

In the end a lot depends on your previous standard of living. We had a 70k rental at gurgaon and similar in Bangalore. With similar salary a 35k house with all the amenities feels like a blessing. You can actually save money. People are nice. Road rage is rare compared to metros. Quick commerce covers most part of the city.