Atlanta logs 24 frost days a year to San Antonio's 5 — San Antonio wins by 19. Atlanta also leads on hot days by 106.

Atlanta runs about $3,400/mo for a balanced lifestyle against San Antonio's $3,155/mo — San Antonio comes in $245 cheaper each month, roughly 8% less.

On mobility, Atlanta scores 2.8 vs San Antonio's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on flight connectivity. San Antonio still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Atlanta's culture score of 3.8 sits well above San Antonio's 3.4, with the biggest gap on live music venues.

Atlanta's nature & outdoors score of 3.8 sits well above San Antonio's 3.0, with the biggest gap on skiing & snowboarding. San Antonio still holds an edge on scuba & snorkeling.

Atlanta and San Antonio score neck-and-neck on safety (2.2 vs 2.2, 0–5 scale).

Atlanta's career score of 4.1 sits well above San Antonio's 2.9, with the biggest gap on startup ecosystem.

Atlanta and San Antonio score neck-and-neck on social & community (3.8 vs 3.7, 0–5 scale).

On food & dining, Atlanta scores 3.8 vs San Antonio's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on brunch availability.

On family, Atlanta scores 3.5 vs San Antonio's 2.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

Atlanta and San Antonio score neck-and-neck on healthcare (2.1 vs 2.1, 0–5 scale).

Atlanta averages 9.4 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus San Antonio's 9.2 µg/m³ (good) — San Antonio breathes ~3% cleaner air (0.3 µg/m³ lower).

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