Barasat scores lower than to Santoshpur in livability rating (7.5 versus 8.7). Barasat with an average price of INR 3141/sqft. is less expensive to live in than Santoshpur which has an average rate of INR 4969/sqft. However, Barasat (price appreciation of 64.1%) has seen a greater price appreciation than Santoshpur (price appreciation of 3.5%) over the last one year. With a total of 64 projects in its catchment area, Barasat has 13 less projects in comparison to Santoshpur (77 projects). Barasat has higher number of schools, hospitals, banks, atms, restaurants as well as petrol pumps than Santoshpur.