Lyon logs 41 frost days a year to Toulouse's 12 — Toulouse wins by 29. Lyon also leads on hot days by 11.

Lyon runs about $2,243/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Toulouse's $2,200/mo — Toulouse comes in $43 cheaper each month, roughly 2% less.

On mobility, Lyon scores 3.6 vs Toulouse's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on walkability. Toulouse still holds an edge on motorbike/scooter efficiency.

Lyon and Toulouse score neck-and-neck on culture (3.6 vs 3.5, 0–5 scale).

Lyon's nature & outdoors score of 3.8 sits well above Toulouse's 3.5, with the biggest gap on mountain access. Toulouse still holds an edge on surfing & watersports.

Toulouse's safety score is ~1.3× Lyon's — in the upper band, while Lyon lands in the middle of the scale, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Lyon still holds an edge on earthquake safety.

Toulouse's career score of 3.9 sits well above Lyon's 3.2, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Toulouse's social & community score of 3.0 sits well above Lyon's 2.7, with the biggest gap on expat integration experience.

On food & dining, Lyon scores 3.0 vs Toulouse's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

Lyon and Toulouse score neck-and-neck on family (3.1 vs 3.0, 0–5 scale).

On healthcare, Toulouse scores 3.7 vs Lyon's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public healthcare quality.

Lyon averages 10.6 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Toulouse's 9.3 µg/m³ (good) — Toulouse breathes ~13% cleaner air (1.3 µg/m³ lower).

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