Cambridge logs 18 frost days a year to Oxford's 24 — Cambridge wins by 6. Cambridge also leads on sunny days by 9.

Cambridge runs about $2,923/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Oxford's $2,886/mo — Oxford comes in $37 cheaper each month, roughly 1% less.

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

Cambridge and Oxford score neck-and-neck on culture (3.4 vs 3.5, 0–5 scale).

Oxford's nature & outdoors score of 4.2 sits well above Cambridge's 3.0, with the biggest gap on hiking. Cambridge still holds an edge on sea access.

Cambridge and Oxford score neck-and-neck on safety (4.0 vs 4.0, 0–5 scale).

Cambridge's career score of 3.2 sits well above Oxford's 3.0, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Cambridge and Oxford score neck-and-neck on social & community (3.3 vs 3.3, 0–5 scale).

Cambridge and Oxford score neck-and-neck on food & dining (2.6 vs 2.6, 0–5 scale).

Cambridge and Oxford score neck-and-neck on family (2.5 vs 2.5, 0–5 scale).

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

Cambridge averages 7.9 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Oxford's 7.5 µg/m³ (good) — Oxford breathes ~5% cleaner air (0.4 µg/m³ lower).

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