Edmonton logs 2 hot days a year to Toronto's 7 — Edmonton wins by 5. Toronto also leads on frost days by 66.

Edmonton runs about $2,448/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Toronto's $3,088/mo — Edmonton comes in $640 cheaper each month, roughly 26% less.

On mobility, Toronto scores 3.2 vs Edmonton's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on walkability. Edmonton still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Toronto's culture score of 4.0 sits well above Edmonton's 3.5, with the biggest gap on live music venues.

Edmonton and Toronto score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (4.0 vs 3.8, 0–5 scale).

Edmonton and Toronto score neck-and-neck on safety (2.8 vs 2.9, 0–5 scale).

Toronto's career score of 4.2 sits well above Edmonton's 3.1, with the biggest gap on startup ecosystem.

Toronto's social & community score of 4.3 sits well above Edmonton's 3.6, with the biggest gap on urban energy.

On food & dining, Toronto scores 4.4 vs Edmonton's 3.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on restaurant variety.

On family, Toronto scores 4.0 vs Edmonton's 3.3 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on wellness/spa.

Edmonton and Toronto score neck-and-neck on healthcare (2.0 vs 2.0, 0–5 scale).

Edmonton averages 8.0 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Toronto's 7.6 µg/m³ (good) — Toronto breathes ~5% cleaner air (0.4 µg/m³ lower).

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