Lille logs 3 hot days a year to Toulouse's 42 — Lille wins by 39. Toulouse also leads on frost days by 3.

Lille runs about $2,363/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Toulouse's $2,200/mo — Toulouse comes in $163 cheaper each month, roughly 7% less.

On mobility, Lille scores 3.2 vs Toulouse's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on walkability. Toulouse still holds an edge on motorbike/scooter efficiency.

Lille and Toulouse score neck-and-neck on culture (3.4 vs 3.5, 0–5 scale).

Toulouse's nature & outdoors score of 3.5 sits well above Lille's 2.8, with the biggest gap on hiking. Lille still holds an edge on sea access.

Lille's safety score of 3.9 sits well above Toulouse's 3.5, with the biggest gap on earthquake safety.

Toulouse's career score of 3.9 sits well above Lille's 3.4, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Lille and Toulouse score neck-and-neck on social & community (3.0 vs 3.0, 0–5 scale).

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

On family, Toulouse scores 3.0 vs Lille's 2.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on sport facilities. Lille still holds an edge on playgrounds.

Lille and Toulouse 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 Toulouse's 9.3 µg/m³ (good) — Toulouse breathes ~3% cleaner air (0.3 µg/m³ lower).

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