Irkutsk logs 0 hot days a year to Ufa's 13 — Irkutsk wins by 13. Ufa also leads on frost days by 32.

Irkutsk runs about $1,267/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Ufa's $1,120/mo — Ufa comes in $147 cheaper each month, roughly 13% less.

Irkutsk and Ufa score neck-and-neck on mobility (1.8 vs 2.0, 0–5 scale).

Irkutsk's culture score of 2.2 sits well above Ufa's 1.3, with the biggest gap on history museums.

Irkutsk's nature & outdoors score of 3.8 sits well above Ufa's 3.5, with the biggest gap on scuba & snorkeling. Ufa still holds an edge on green areas.

Ufa's safety score is ~1.2× Irkutsk's — below average, while Irkutsk lands below average, with the biggest gap on walking safety.

Ufa's career score of 2.4 sits well above Irkutsk's 1.9, with the biggest gap on economic scale.

Irkutsk and Ufa score neck-and-neck on social & community (1.9 vs 1.9, 0–5 scale).

On food & dining, Ufa scores 2.0 vs Irkutsk's 1.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on food delivery.

On family, Ufa scores 1.9 vs Irkutsk's 1.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on universities.

Irkutsk and Ufa 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 Ufa's 10.6 µg/m³ (moderate) — Ufa breathes ~12% cleaner air (1.5 µg/m³ lower).

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