Lecce logs 0 frost days a year to Milan's 24 — Lecce wins by 24. Milan also leads on hot days by 27.

Lecce runs about $1,428/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Milan's $2,607/mo — Lecce comes in $1,179 cheaper each month, roughly 83% less.

On mobility, Milan scores 3.2 vs Lecce's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on flight connectivity. Lecce still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Milan's culture score of 4.0 sits well above Lecce's 3.2, with the biggest gap on theatre & performing arts.

Lecce and Milan score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (3.5 vs 3.7, 0–5 scale).

Lecce's safety score is ~1.5× Milan's — in the middle of the scale, while Milan lands below average, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Milan still holds an edge on wildfire safety.

Milan's career score of 4.1 sits well above Lecce's 2.1, with the biggest gap on economic scale.

Lecce and Milan score neck-and-neck on social & community (2.8 vs 2.7, 0–5 scale).

On food & dining, Milan scores 3.4 vs Lecce's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on food delivery.

On family, Milan scores 3.5 vs Lecce's 1.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

Lecce and Milan score neck-and-neck on healthcare (2.7 vs 2.7, 0–5 scale).

Lecce averages 12.3 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Milan's 19.8 µg/m³ (sensitive-groups) — Lecce breathes ~38% cleaner air (7.5 µg/m³ lower).

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