Irákleion logs 0 frost days a year to Thessaloníki's 15 — Irákleion wins by 15. Irákleion also leads on hot days by 21.

Irákleion runs about $1,473/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Thessaloníki's $1,495/mo — Irákleion comes in $22 cheaper each month, roughly 1% less.

Irákleion and Thessaloníki score neck-and-neck on mobility (2.4 vs 2.4, 0–5 scale).

Thessaloníki's culture score of 3.5 sits well above Irákleion's 2.3, with the biggest gap on theatre & performing arts.

Thessaloníki's nature & outdoors score of 4.3 sits well above Irákleion's 3.7, with the biggest gap on forest access. Irákleion still holds an edge on surfing & watersports.

Irákleion's safety score of 2.6 sits well above Thessaloníki's 2.2, with the biggest gap on property crime safety. Thessaloníki still holds an edge on wildfire safety.

Thessaloníki's career score of 2.7 sits well above Irákleion's 1.7, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Thessaloníki's social & community score of 3.1 sits well above Irákleion's 2.8, with the biggest gap on expat integration experience.

On food & dining, Thessaloníki scores 2.6 vs Irákleion's 1.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on brunch availability.

On family, Thessaloníki scores 2.3 vs Irákleion's 1.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

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

Irákleion averages 14.2 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Thessaloníki's 15.0 µg/m³ (sensitive-groups) — Irákleion breathes ~6% cleaner air (0.8 µg/m³ lower).

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