Chengalpattu scores higher than to Mahabalipuram in livability rating (6.1 versus 5.4). Chengalpattu with an average price of INR 4769/sqft. is more expensive to live in than Mahabalipuram which has an average rate of INR 4200/sqft. However, Chengalpattu (price appreciation of 95.1%) has seen a greater price appreciation than Mahabalipuram (price appreciation of 37.7%) over the last one year. With a total of 140 projects in its catchment area, Chengalpattu has 107 more projects in comparison to Mahabalipuram (33 projects). Chengalpattu has higher number of schools, hospitals, banks, atms, restaurants as well as petrol pumps than Mahabalipuram.