Brugge logs 5 frost days a year to Gent's 21 — Brugge wins by 16. Brugge also leads on hot days by 2.

Brugge runs about $2,619/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Gent's $2,625/mo — Brugge comes in $6 cheaper each month, roughly 0% less.

On mobility, Gent scores 3.2 vs Brugge's 2.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public transit. Brugge still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Gent's culture score of 3.8 sits well above Brugge's 3.2, with the biggest gap on theatre & performing arts.

Brugge and Gent score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (3.5 vs 3.5, 0–5 scale).

Gent's safety score is ~1.3× Brugge's — near the top of our scale, while Brugge lands in the upper band, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Brugge still holds an edge on road safety.

Gent's career score of 3.3 sits well above Brugge's 1.8, with the biggest gap on economic scale.

Gent's social & community score is ~1.3× Brugge's — in the middle of the scale, while Brugge lands below average, with the biggest gap on urban energy.

On food & dining, Gent scores 3.6 vs Brugge's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on food delivery.

On family, Gent scores 2.7 vs Brugge's 2.1 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on universities. Brugge still holds an edge on wellness/spa.

On healthcare, Gent scores 3.7 vs Brugge's 2.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public healthcare quality.

Brugge averages 9.5 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Gent's 9.7 µg/m³ (good) — Brugge breathes ~2% cleaner air (0.2 µg/m³ lower).

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