Karjat scores lower than to Bhiwandi in livability rating (5.2 versus 6.7). Karjat with an average price of INR 4160/sqft. is less expensive to live in than Bhiwandi which has an average rate of INR 5237/sqft. However, Karjat (price appreciation of 45.7%) has seen a greater price appreciation than Bhiwandi (price appreciation of 37.3%) over the last one year. With a total of 302 projects in its catchment area, Karjat has 78 less projects in comparison to Bhiwandi (380 projects). Karjat has higher number of schools, hospitals, banks, atms, restaurants as well as petrol pumps than Bhiwandi.