Bonn logs 31 frost days a year to Dresden's 62 — Bonn wins by 31. Dresden also leads on hot days by 2.

Bonn runs about $2,386/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Dresden's $1,972/mo — Dresden comes in $414 cheaper each month, roughly 21% less.

On mobility, Dresden scores 3.0 vs Bonn's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on walkability. Bonn still holds an edge on airport accessibility.

Bonn's culture score of 3.2 sits well above Dresden's 2.7. Dresden still holds an edge on arts & culture.

Dresden's nature & outdoors score of 4.7 sits well above Bonn's 4.0, with the biggest gap on rock climbing.

Bonn's safety score is ~1.2× Dresden's — in the upper band, while Dresden lands in the upper band, with the biggest gap on property crime safety. Dresden still holds an edge on earthquake safety.

Bonn and Dresden score neck-and-neck on career (3.1 vs 3.0, 0–5 scale).

Bonn and Dresden score neck-and-neck on social & community (2.8 vs 2.7, 0–5 scale).

On food & dining, Dresden scores 3.0 vs Bonn's 2.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on brunch availability.

Bonn and Dresden score neck-and-neck on family (2.5 vs 2.4, 0–5 scale).

Bonn and Dresden score neck-and-neck on healthcare (3.7 vs 3.7, 0–5 scale).

Bonn averages 9.1 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Dresden's 10.0 µg/m³ (good) — Bonn breathes ~9% cleaner air (0.9 µg/m³ lower).

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