Córdoba logs 111 hot days a year to Marbella's 3 — Marbella wins by 108. Marbella also leads on outdoor-dinner months by 2.

Córdoba runs about $1,698/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Marbella's $2,349/mo — Córdoba comes in $651 cheaper each month, roughly 38% less.

On mobility, Córdoba scores 2.4 vs Marbella's 1.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public transit. Marbella still holds an edge on motorbike/scooter efficiency.

Córdoba's culture score of 3.5 sits well above Marbella's 2.1, with the biggest gap on history museums.

Marbella's nature & outdoors score of 4.2 sits well above Córdoba's 3.0, with the biggest gap on sea access.

Córdoba's safety score of 3.1 sits well above Marbella's 2.7, with the biggest gap on road safety. Marbella still holds an edge on walking safety.

Córdoba's career score of 2.3 sits well above Marbella's 1.7, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Marbella's social & community score of 3.3 sits well above Córdoba's 2.8, with the biggest gap on everyday english. Córdoba still holds an edge on expat integration experience.

Córdoba and Marbella score neck-and-neck on food & dining (2.6 vs 2.8, 0–5 scale).

On family, Marbella scores 3.1 vs Córdoba's 2.3 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on wellness/spa. Córdoba still holds an edge on universities.

On healthcare, Marbella scores 3.7 vs Córdoba's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality.

Córdoba averages 10.8 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Marbella's 9.6 µg/m³ (good) — Marbella breathes ~10% cleaner air (1.1 µg/m³ lower).

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