Lecce logs 0 frost days a year to Rome's 4 — Lecce wins by 4. Lecce also leads on sunny days by 17.

Lecce runs about $1,428/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Rome's $2,213/mo — Lecce comes in $785 cheaper each month, roughly 55% less.

On mobility, Rome scores 2.8 vs Lecce's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on flight connectivity. Lecce still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Rome's culture score of 4.1 sits well above Lecce's 3.2, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

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

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

Rome's career score of 3.2 sits well above Lecce's 2.1, with the biggest gap on economic scale.

Rome's social & community score of 3.0 sits well above Lecce's 2.8, with the biggest gap on expat-first community. Lecce still holds an edge on expat integration experience.

On food & dining, Rome scores 3.0 vs Lecce's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

On family, Rome scores 2.9 vs Lecce's 1.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools. Lecce still holds an edge on playgrounds.

Lecce and Rome 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 Rome's 13.9 µg/m³ (moderate) — Lecce breathes ~11% cleaner air (1.6 µg/m³ lower).

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