Belfast logs 4 frost days a year to Leeds's 27 — Belfast wins by 23. Leeds also leads on sunny days by 3.

Belfast runs about $1,917/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Leeds's $2,065/mo — Belfast comes in $148 cheaper each month, roughly 8% less.

Belfast and Leeds score neck-and-neck on mobility (2.8 vs 2.6, 0–5 scale).

Leeds's culture score of 3.7 sits well above Belfast's 3.5, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

Belfast and Leeds score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (3.8 vs 3.8, 0–5 scale).

Belfast and Leeds score neck-and-neck on safety (2.5 vs 2.5, 0–5 scale).

Belfast and Leeds score neck-and-neck on career (3.6 vs 3.6, 0–5 scale).

Leeds's social & community score of 3.6 sits well above Belfast's 3.3, with the biggest gap on urban energy. Belfast still holds an edge on expat-first community.

Belfast and Leeds score neck-and-neck on food & dining (3.4 vs 3.2, 0–5 scale).

On family, Leeds scores 3.0 vs Belfast's 2.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on wellness/spa. Belfast still holds an edge on international schools.

On healthcare, Leeds scores 3.4 vs Belfast's 2.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public healthcare quality. Belfast still holds an edge on private healthcare quality.

Belfast averages 7.0 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Leeds's 7.7 µg/m³ (good) — Belfast breathes ~9% cleaner air (0.7 µg/m³ lower).

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