Gent logs 3 hot days a year to Liège's 6 — Gent wins by 3. Gent also leads on frost days by 12.

Gent runs about $2,625/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Liège's $2,354/mo — Liège comes in $271 cheaper each month, roughly 12% less.

On mobility, Gent scores 3.2 vs Liège's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on cycling infrastructure. Liège still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Gent's culture score of 3.8 sits well above Liège's 2.2, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

Gent and Liège score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (3.5 vs 3.5, 0–5 scale).

Gent's safety score is ~1.5× Liège's — near the top of our scale, while Liège lands in the middle of the scale, with the biggest gap on walking safety.

Gent's career score of 3.3 sits well above Liège's 2.7, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Gent's social & community score of 3.2 sits well above Liège's 2.8, with the biggest gap on everyday english. Liège still holds an edge on multicultural mix.

On food & dining, Gent scores 3.6 vs Liège's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

On family, Gent scores 2.7 vs Liège's 1.9 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on playgrounds. Liège still holds an edge on wellness/spa.

On healthcare, Gent scores 3.7 vs Liège's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public healthcare quality.

Gent averages 9.7 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Liège's 9.0 µg/m³ (good) — Liège breathes ~7% cleaner air (0.7 µg/m³ lower).

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