Bengaluru logs 195 sunny days a year to Pune's 231 — Pune wins by 36. Bengaluru also leads on hot days by 16.

Bengaluru runs about $843/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Pune's $763/mo — Pune comes in $80 cheaper each month, roughly 10% less.

Bengaluru and Pune score neck-and-neck on mobility (1.6 vs 1.8, 0–5 scale).

Bengaluru's culture score of 3.4 sits well above Pune's 3.1, with the biggest gap on theatre & performing arts.

Bengaluru and Pune score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (3.5 vs 3.3, 0–5 scale).

Pune's safety score is ~1.3× Bengaluru's — near the floor, while Bengaluru lands near the floor, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Bengaluru still holds an edge on earthquake safety.

Bengaluru's career score of 3.9 sits well above Pune's 3.4, with the biggest gap on startup ecosystem.

Bengaluru's social & community score of 3.4 sits well above Pune's 3.1, with the biggest gap on expat-first community.

On food & dining, Bengaluru scores 3.8 vs Pune's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on restaurant variety.

On family, Bengaluru scores 3.2 vs Pune's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

On healthcare, Bengaluru scores 3.4 vs Pune's 2.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality.

Bengaluru averages 38.1 µg/m³ (very unhealthy) PM2.5 annually versus Pune's 48.2 µg/m³ (very unhealthy) — Bengaluru breathes ~21% cleaner air (10.1 µg/m³ lower).

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