Bologna logs 58 hot days a year to Venice's 9 — Venice wins by 49. Bologna also leads on outdoor-dinner months by 1.

Bologna runs about $2,030/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Venice's $2,291/mo — Bologna comes in $261 cheaper each month, roughly 13% less.

On mobility, Bologna scores 2.8 vs Venice's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on motorbike/scooter efficiency. Venice still holds an edge on flight connectivity.

Venice's culture score of 3.7 sits well above Bologna's 3.5, with the biggest gap on history museums. Bologna still holds an edge on nightlife.

Venice's nature & outdoors score of 3.7 sits well above Bologna's 3.2, with the biggest gap on sea access. Bologna still holds an edge on forest access.

Venice's safety score is ~1.2× Bologna's — in the upper band, while Bologna lands in the middle of the scale, with the biggest gap on road safety. Bologna still holds an edge on property crime safety.

Bologna's career score of 2.4 sits well above Venice's 1.8, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Bologna's social & community score is ~1.3× Venice's — in the middle of the scale, while Venice lands below average, with the biggest gap on local-first community.

On food & dining, Bologna scores 2.2 vs Venice's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on restaurant variety.

On family, Bologna scores 2.3 vs Venice's 1.3 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on playgrounds. Venice still holds an edge on wellness/spa.

Bologna and Venice score neck-and-neck on healthcare (2.7 vs 2.7, 0–5 scale).

Bologna averages 14.7 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Venice's 14.3 µg/m³ (moderate) — Venice breathes ~3% cleaner air (0.4 µg/m³ lower).

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