Halifax logs 1 hot days a year to Québec's 4 — Halifax wins by 3. Halifax also leads on frost days by 35.

Halifax runs about $2,405/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Québec's $1,990/mo — Québec comes in $415 cheaper each month, roughly 21% less.

On mobility, Québec scores 2.8 vs Halifax's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on cycling infrastructure.

Québec's culture score of 3.6 sits well above Halifax's 3.0, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

Halifax and Québec score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (4.0 vs 4.0, 0–5 scale).

Halifax and Québec score neck-and-neck on safety (4.8 vs 4.8, 0–5 scale).

Halifax's career score of 3.0 sits well above Québec's 2.7, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Halifax's social & community score is ~1.6× Québec's — in the upper band, while Québec lands below average, with the biggest gap on everyday english.

On food & dining, Québec scores 2.6 vs Halifax's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on brunch availability.

On family, Québec scores 2.9 vs Halifax's 2.3 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on playgrounds.

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

Halifax averages 5.3 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Québec's 6.9 µg/m³ (good) — Halifax breathes ~24% cleaner air (1.6 µg/m³ lower).

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