Barasat scores higher than to Sonarpur in livability rating (7.5 versus 7.1). Barasat with an average price of INR 3141/sqft. is less expensive to live in than Sonarpur which has an average rate of INR 3519/sqft. However, Barasat (price appreciation of 64.1%) has seen a greater price appreciation than Sonarpur (price appreciation of 63.7%) over the last one year. With a total of 64 projects in its catchment area, Barasat has 47 less projects in comparison to Sonarpur (111 projects). Barasat has higher number of schools, hospitals, banks, atms, restaurants as well as petrol pumps than Sonarpur.