Irkutsk logs 0 hot days a year to Krasnoyarsk's 2 — Irkutsk wins by 2. Irkutsk also leads on sunny days by 34.

Irkutsk runs about $1,267/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Krasnoyarsk's $1,277/mo — Irkutsk comes in $10 cheaper each month, roughly 1% less.

Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk score neck-and-neck on mobility (1.8 vs 1.6, 0–5 scale).

Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk score neck-and-neck on culture (2.2 vs 2.1, 0–5 scale).

Krasnoyarsk's nature & outdoors score of 4.2 sits well above Irkutsk's 3.8, with the biggest gap on mountain access. Irkutsk still holds an edge on scuba & snorkeling.

Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk score neck-and-neck on safety (1.8 vs 1.8, 0–5 scale).

Krasnoyarsk's career score of 2.2 sits well above Irkutsk's 1.9, with the biggest gap on economic scale.

Irkutsk's social & community score of 1.9 sits well above Krasnoyarsk's 1.7, with the biggest gap on street atmosphere.

Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk score neck-and-neck on food & dining (1.6 vs 1.6, 0–5 scale).

On family, Krasnoyarsk scores 2.1 vs Irkutsk's 1.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on tennis/pickleball.

Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk score neck-and-neck on healthcare (1.0 vs 1.0, 0–5 scale).

Irkutsk averages 12.2 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Krasnoyarsk's 13.4 µg/m³ (moderate) — Irkutsk breathes ~9% cleaner air (1.3 µg/m³ lower).

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