Sonarpur scores higher than to Kanchrapara in livability rating (7.1 versus 6.3). Sonarpur with an average price of INR 3519/sqft. is more expensive to live in than Kanchrapara which has an average rate of INR 2700/sqft. However, Sonarpur (price appreciation of 63.7%) has seen a greater price appreciation than Kanchrapara (price appreciation of 41.3%) over the last one year. With a total of 110 projects in its catchment area, Sonarpur has 97 more projects in comparison to Kanchrapara (13 projects). Sonarpur has higher number of schools, hospitals, banks, atms, restaurants as well as petrol pumps than Kanchrapara.