Clermont-Ferrand logs 13 hot days a year to Lyon's 31 — Clermont-Ferrand wins by 18. Lyon also leads on outdoor-dinner months by 2.

Clermont-Ferrand runs about $1,977/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Lyon's $2,243/mo — Clermont-Ferrand comes in $266 cheaper each month, roughly 13% less.

On mobility, Lyon scores 3.6 vs Clermont-Ferrand's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on cycling infrastructure. Clermont-Ferrand still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Lyon's culture score of 3.6 sits well above Clermont-Ferrand's 3.1, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (3.8 vs 3.8, 0–5 scale).

Clermont-Ferrand's safety score is ~1.3× Lyon's — in the upper band, while Lyon lands in the middle of the scale, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Lyon still holds an edge on road safety.

Lyon's career score of 3.2 sits well above Clermont-Ferrand's 2.3, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Lyon's social & community score of 2.7 sits well above Clermont-Ferrand's 2.3, with the biggest gap on expat-first community.

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

On family, Lyon scores 3.1 vs Clermont-Ferrand's 2.3 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

On healthcare, Clermont-Ferrand scores 3.4 vs Lyon's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public healthcare quality. Lyon still holds an edge on private healthcare quality.

Clermont-Ferrand averages 7.8 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Lyon's 10.6 µg/m³ (moderate) — Clermont-Ferrand breathes ~26% cleaner air (2.7 µg/m³ lower).

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