Cork logs 7 frost days a year to Limerick's 13 — Cork wins by 6. Cork also leads on sunny days by 22.

Cork runs about $2,677/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Limerick's $2,391/mo — Limerick comes in $286 cheaper each month, roughly 12% less.

On mobility, Cork scores 2.6 vs Limerick's 1.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on walkability.

Cork's culture score of 3.4 sits well above Limerick's 2.7, with the biggest gap on theatre & performing arts.

Cork's nature & outdoors score of 3.7 sits well above Limerick's 3.2, with the biggest gap on sea access. Limerick still holds an edge on mountain access.

Cork's safety score is ~1.2× Limerick's — in the upper band, while Limerick lands in the middle of the scale, with the biggest gap on walking safety.

Cork's career score of 3.2 sits well above Limerick's 2.6, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Cork's social & community score of 3.8 sits well above Limerick's 3.4, with the biggest gap on expat integration experience.

On food & dining, Cork scores 2.6 vs Limerick's 1.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on restaurant variety.

On family, Cork scores 2.1 vs Limerick's 1.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

Cork and Limerick score neck-and-neck on healthcare (2.7 vs 2.7, 0–5 scale).

Cork averages 7.5 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Limerick's 7.1 µg/m³ (good) — Limerick breathes ~4% cleaner air (0.3 µg/m³ lower).

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