Ponneri scores lower than to Thalambur in livability rating (5.9 versus 6.8). Ponneri with an average price of INR 3600/sqft. is less expensive to live in than Thalambur which has an average rate of INR 4346/sqft. However, Ponneri (price appreciation of 24.1%) has seen a greater price appreciation than Thalambur (price appreciation of 13.3%) over the last one year. With a total of 29 projects in its catchment area, Ponneri has 29 less projects in comparison to Thalambur (58 projects). Ponneri has higher number of schools, hospitals, banks, atms, restaurants as well as petrol pumps than Thalambur.