Bologna logs 58 hot days a year to Florence's 45 — Florence wins by 13. Bologna also leads on outdoor-dinner months by 1.

Bologna runs about $2,030/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Florence's $2,023/mo — Florence comes in $7 cheaper each month, roughly 0% less.

On mobility, Bologna scores 2.8 vs Florence's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on walkability. Florence still holds an edge on motorbike/scooter efficiency.

Florence's culture score of 4.0 sits well above Bologna's 3.5, with the biggest gap on arts & culture. Bologna still holds an edge on nightlife.

Florence's nature & outdoors score of 3.5 sits well above Bologna's 3.2, with the biggest gap on lakes & rivers. Bologna still holds an edge on beach lifestyle.

Bologna's safety score of 2.9 sits well above Florence's 2.5, with the biggest gap on property crime safety. Florence still holds an edge on earthquake safety.

Florence's career score of 2.7 sits well above Bologna's 2.4, with the biggest gap on economic scale.

Bologna and Florence score neck-and-neck on social & community (2.8 vs 2.9, 0–5 scale).

On food & dining, Florence scores 2.6 vs Bologna's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

On family, Florence scores 2.6 vs Bologna's 2.3 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on wellness/spa. Bologna still holds an edge on playgrounds.

On healthcare, Florence scores 3.0 vs Bologna's 2.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality.

Bologna averages 14.7 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Florence's 13.6 µg/m³ (moderate) — Florence breathes ~7% cleaner air (1.1 µg/m³ lower).

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