Dubrovnik logs 0 frost days a year to Zagreb's 59 — Dubrovnik wins by 59. Dubrovnik also leads on sunny days by 69.

Dubrovnik runs about $1,966/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Zagreb's $1,713/mo — Zagreb comes in $253 cheaper each month, roughly 15% less.

On mobility, Zagreb scores 2.8 vs Dubrovnik's 1.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public transit.

Zagreb's culture score of 3.2 sits well above Dubrovnik's 1.3, with the biggest gap on theatre & performing arts.

Zagreb's nature & outdoors score of 4.0 sits well above Dubrovnik's 3.7, with the biggest gap on mountain access. Dubrovnik still holds an edge on sea access.

Dubrovnik's safety score of 3.3 sits well above Zagreb's 3.0, with the biggest gap on earthquake safety. Zagreb still holds an edge on wildfire safety.

Zagreb's career score of 2.9 sits well above Dubrovnik's 1.4, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Zagreb's social & community score of 2.9 sits well above Dubrovnik's 2.6, with the biggest gap on multicultural mix.

On food & dining, Zagreb scores 2.8 vs Dubrovnik's 1.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on food delivery.

On family, Zagreb scores 3.1 vs Dubrovnik's 1.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on universities.

On healthcare, Zagreb scores 2.7 vs Dubrovnik's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality.

Dubrovnik averages 9.5 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Zagreb's 13.2 µg/m³ (moderate) — Dubrovnik breathes ~28% cleaner air (3.7 µg/m³ lower).

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