Poonamallee scores lower than to Porur in livability rating (8.1 versus 8.6). Poonamallee with an average price of INR 5212/sqft. is less expensive to live in than Porur which has an average rate of INR 6820/sqft. However, Poonamallee (price appreciation of 23.5%) has seen a greater price appreciation than Porur (price appreciation of 21%) over the last one year. With a total of 203 projects in its catchment area, Poonamallee has 35 more projects in comparison to Porur (168 projects). Poonamallee has higher number of schools, hospitals, banks, atms, restaurants as well as petrol pumps than Porur.