Lille logs 3 hot days a year to Strasbourg's 16 — Lille wins by 13. Lille also leads on frost days by 25.

Lille runs about $2,363/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Strasbourg's $2,326/mo — Strasbourg comes in $37 cheaper each month, roughly 2% less.

Lille and Strasbourg score neck-and-neck on mobility (3.2 vs 3.2, 0–5 scale).

Lille and Strasbourg score neck-and-neck on culture (3.4 vs 3.6, 0–5 scale).

Strasbourg's nature & outdoors score of 4.0 sits well above Lille's 2.8, with the biggest gap on hiking. Lille still holds an edge on sea access.

Lille and Strasbourg score neck-and-neck on safety (3.9 vs 3.9, 0–5 scale).

Lille's career score of 3.4 sits well above Strasbourg's 3.2, with the biggest gap on startup ecosystem.

Strasbourg's social & community score of 3.2 sits well above Lille's 3.0, with the biggest gap on multicultural mix.

Lille and Strasbourg score neck-and-neck on food & dining (2.8 vs 2.8, 0–5 scale).

Lille and Strasbourg score neck-and-neck on family (2.7 vs 2.8, 0–5 scale).

Lille and Strasbourg score neck-and-neck on healthcare (3.7 vs 3.7, 0–5 scale).

Lille averages 9.5 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Strasbourg's 9.8 µg/m³ (good) — Lille breathes ~3% cleaner air (0.3 µg/m³ lower).

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