Boston logs 74 frost days a year to Las Vegas's 16 — Las Vegas wins by 58. Boston also leads on hot days by 127.

Boston runs about $4,582/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Las Vegas's $3,296/mo — Las Vegas comes in $1,286 cheaper each month, roughly 39% less.

On mobility, Boston scores 3.8 vs Las Vegas's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on walkability. Las Vegas still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Boston's culture score of 4.0 sits well above Las Vegas's 2.5, with the biggest gap on history museums. Las Vegas still holds an edge on nightlife.

Boston's nature & outdoors score of 4.0 sits well above Las Vegas's 3.7, with the biggest gap on sea access. Las Vegas still holds an edge on mountain access.

Boston's safety score is ~1.7× Las Vegas's — in the middle of the scale, while Las Vegas lands below average, with the biggest gap on road safety. Las Vegas still holds an edge on flooding safety.

Boston's career score of 4.6 sits well above Las Vegas's 2.6, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Las Vegas's social & community score of 3.7 sits well above Boston's 3.4, with the biggest gap on street atmosphere. Boston still holds an edge on expat-first community.

On food & dining, Boston scores 4.2 vs Las Vegas's 3.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

On family, Boston scores 3.9 vs Las Vegas's 2.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

On healthcare, Boston scores 3.5 vs Las Vegas's 2.1 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality.

Boston averages 6.7 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Las Vegas's 6.5 µg/m³ (good) — Las Vegas breathes ~4% cleaner air (0.3 µg/m³ lower).

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