Chengalpattu scores higher than to Maduranthakam in livability rating (6.1 versus 5.5). Chengalpattu with an average price of INR 4769/sqft. is more expensive to live in than Maduranthakam which has an average rate of INR 2840/sqft. However, Chengalpattu (price appreciation of 95.1%) has seen a greater price appreciation than Maduranthakam (price appreciation of 7.2%) over the last one year. With a total of 140 projects in its catchment area, Chengalpattu has 94 more projects in comparison to Maduranthakam (46 projects). Chengalpattu has higher number of schools, hospitals, banks, atms, restaurants as well as petrol pumps than Maduranthakam.