Atlanta logs 220 sunny days a year to Miami's 267 — Miami wins by 47. Atlanta also leads on hot days by 11.

Atlanta runs about $3,400/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Miami's $4,175/mo — Atlanta comes in $775 cheaper each month, roughly 23% less.

On mobility, Atlanta scores 2.8 vs Miami's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public transit.

Atlanta and Miami score neck-and-neck on culture (3.8 vs 3.8, 0–5 scale).

Atlanta and Miami score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (3.8 vs 4.0, 0–5 scale).

Atlanta's safety score is ~1.2× Miami's — below average, while Miami lands below average, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Miami still holds an edge on earthquake safety.

Atlanta and Miami score neck-and-neck on career (4.1 vs 4.0, 0–5 scale).

Atlanta and Miami score neck-and-neck on social & community (3.8 vs 3.8, 0–5 scale).

On food & dining, Miami scores 4.2 vs Atlanta's 3.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

Atlanta and Miami score neck-and-neck on family (3.5 vs 3.4, 0–5 scale).

On healthcare, Miami scores 2.8 vs Atlanta's 2.1 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality.

Atlanta averages 9.4 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Miami's 7.3 µg/m³ (good) — Miami breathes ~23% cleaner air (2.2 µg/m³ lower).

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