Cagliari logs 0 frost days a year to Rome's 4 — Cagliari wins by 4. Cagliari also leads on hot days by 15.

Cagliari runs about $1,687/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Rome's $2,213/mo — Cagliari comes in $526 cheaper each month, roughly 31% less.

Cagliari and Rome score neck-and-neck on mobility (2.8 vs 2.8, 0–5 scale).

Rome's culture score of 4.1 sits well above Cagliari's 3.0, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

Cagliari's nature & outdoors score of 4.3 sits well above Rome's 3.5, with the biggest gap on sea access. Rome still holds an edge on skiing & snowboarding.

Cagliari's safety score is ~1.3× Rome's — in the middle of the scale, while Rome lands below average, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Rome still holds an edge on wildfire safety.

Rome's career score of 3.2 sits well above Cagliari's 2.1, with the biggest gap on coworking infrastructure.

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

On food & dining, Rome scores 3.0 vs Cagliari's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

On family, Rome scores 2.9 vs Cagliari's 1.9 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools. Cagliari still holds an edge on playgrounds.

On healthcare, Rome scores 2.7 vs Cagliari's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality.

Cagliari averages 9.5 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Rome's 13.9 µg/m³ (moderate) — Cagliari breathes ~31% cleaner air (4.3 µg/m³ lower).

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