Copenhagen logs 48 frost days a year to Stockholm's 107 — Copenhagen wins by 59. Stockholm also leads on sunny days by 3.

Copenhagen runs about $3,198/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Stockholm's $2,691/mo — Stockholm comes in $507 cheaper each month, roughly 19% less.

On mobility, Copenhagen scores 4.4 vs Stockholm's 3.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on cycling infrastructure. Stockholm still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Copenhagen and Stockholm score neck-and-neck on culture (4.1 vs 4.2, 0–5 scale).

Copenhagen and Stockholm score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (4.7 vs 4.7, 0–5 scale).

Copenhagen's safety score of 4.6 sits well above Stockholm's 4.3, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Stockholm still holds an edge on flooding safety.

Copenhagen and Stockholm score neck-and-neck on career (4.2 vs 4.2, 0–5 scale).

Copenhagen's social & community score of 3.2 sits well above Stockholm's 3.0, with the biggest gap on street atmosphere. Stockholm still holds an edge on government immigration friendliness.

On food & dining, Copenhagen scores 4.2 vs Stockholm's 4.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on restaurant variety.

Copenhagen and Stockholm score neck-and-neck on family (3.9 vs 4.0, 0–5 scale).

On healthcare, Copenhagen scores 3.7 vs Stockholm's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public healthcare quality.

Copenhagen averages 8.0 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Stockholm's 5.5 µg/m³ (good) — Stockholm breathes ~32% cleaner air (2.5 µg/m³ lower).

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