Madrid logs 78 hot days a year to Sevilla's 106 — Madrid wins by 28. Madrid also leads on outdoor-dinner months by 1.

Madrid runs about $2,244/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Sevilla's $1,731/mo — Sevilla comes in $513 cheaper each month, roughly 30% less.

On mobility, Madrid scores 3.6 vs Sevilla's 3.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on flight connectivity. Sevilla still holds an edge on cycling infrastructure.

Madrid's culture score of 4.2 sits well above Sevilla's 3.7, with the biggest gap on live music venues.

Madrid's nature & outdoors score of 4.0 sits well above Sevilla's 3.3, with the biggest gap on forest access. Sevilla still holds an edge on sea access.

Sevilla's safety score of 2.9 sits well above Madrid's 2.5, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Madrid still holds an edge on wildfire safety.

Madrid's career score of 4.1 sits well above Sevilla's 2.6, with the biggest gap on startup ecosystem.

Madrid's social & community score is ~1.2× Sevilla's — in the upper band, while Sevilla lands in the middle of the scale, with the biggest gap on multicultural mix. Sevilla still holds an edge on street atmosphere.

On food & dining, Madrid scores 3.8 vs Sevilla's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

On family, Madrid scores 3.9 vs Sevilla's 2.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

On healthcare, Madrid scores 3.7 vs Sevilla's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality.

Madrid averages 10.3 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Sevilla's 11.8 µg/m³ (moderate) — Madrid breathes ~13% cleaner air (1.5 µg/m³ lower).

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