Calgary logs 8 hot days a year to Winnipeg's 9 — Calgary wins by 1. Calgary also leads on sunny days by 17.

Calgary runs about $2,741/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Winnipeg's $2,289/mo — Winnipeg comes in $452 cheaper each month, roughly 20% less.

Calgary and Winnipeg score neck-and-neck on mobility (2.4 vs 2.2, 0–5 scale).

Winnipeg's culture score of 3.3 sits well above Calgary's 2.2, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

Calgary's nature & outdoors score of 4.2 sits well above Winnipeg's 3.2, with the biggest gap on mountain access. Winnipeg still holds an edge on forest access.

Calgary's safety score is ~1.7× Winnipeg's — in the upper band, while Winnipeg lands below average, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Winnipeg still holds an edge on earthquake safety.

Calgary and Winnipeg score neck-and-neck on career (2.9 vs 2.8, 0–5 scale).

Calgary and Winnipeg score neck-and-neck on social & community (3.4 vs 3.6, 0–5 scale).

On food & dining, Calgary scores 3.2 vs Winnipeg's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on brunch availability.

On family, Calgary scores 3.2 vs Winnipeg's 2.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on playgrounds. Winnipeg still holds an edge on international schools.

Calgary and Winnipeg score neck-and-neck on healthcare (2.0 vs 2.0, 0–5 scale).

Calgary averages 8.1 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Winnipeg's 6.8 µg/m³ (good) — Winnipeg breathes ~16% cleaner air (1.3 µg/m³ lower).

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