Edmonton logs 185 frost days a year to Vancouver's 22 — Vancouver wins by 163. Vancouver also leads on hot days by 1.

Edmonton runs about $2,448/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Vancouver's $3,261/mo — Edmonton comes in $813 cheaper each month, roughly 33% less.

On mobility, Vancouver scores 3.4 vs Edmonton's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on motorbike/scooter efficiency. Edmonton still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Edmonton's culture score of 3.5 sits well above Vancouver's 2.6, with the biggest gap on arts & culture. Vancouver still holds an edge on live music venues.

Vancouver's nature & outdoors score of 5.0 sits well above Edmonton's 4.0, with the biggest gap on sea access.

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

Vancouver's career score of 3.8 sits well above Edmonton's 3.1, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Vancouver's social & community score of 3.9 sits well above Edmonton's 3.6, with the biggest gap on street atmosphere.

On food & dining, Vancouver scores 4.6 vs Edmonton's 3.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

On family, Vancouver scores 3.9 vs Edmonton's 3.3 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on wellness/spa.

Edmonton and Vancouver 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 Vancouver's 6.0 µg/m³ (good) — Vancouver breathes ~25% cleaner air (2.0 µg/m³ lower).

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