Bristol logs 20 frost days a year to Oxford's 24 — Bristol wins by 4. Bristol also leads on sunny days by 5.

Bristol runs about $2,388/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Oxford's $2,886/mo — Bristol comes in $498 cheaper each month, roughly 21% less.

On mobility, Bristol scores 3.2 vs Oxford's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on flight connectivity. Oxford still holds an edge on walkability.

Bristol's culture score of 3.9 sits well above Oxford's 3.5, with the biggest gap on live music venues. Oxford still holds an edge on history museums.

Bristol and Oxford score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (4.0 vs 4.2, 0–5 scale).

Oxford's safety score of 4.0 sits well above Bristol's 3.5, with the biggest gap on walking safety.

Bristol's career score of 3.6 sits well above Oxford's 3.0, with the biggest gap on career opportunities. Oxford still holds an edge on startup ecosystem.

Bristol's social & community score of 3.9 sits well above Oxford's 3.3, with the biggest gap on urban energy.

On food & dining, Bristol scores 3.6 vs Oxford's 2.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on restaurant variety.

On family, Bristol scores 3.1 vs Oxford's 2.5 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on universities.

Bristol and Oxford score neck-and-neck on healthcare (3.4 vs 3.4, 0–5 scale).

Bristol averages 8.1 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Oxford's 7.5 µg/m³ (good) — Oxford breathes ~8% cleaner air (0.7 µg/m³ lower).

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