Miami logs 0 frost days a year to Santiago's 9 — Miami wins by 9. Santiago also leads on hot days by 21.

Miami runs about $4,175/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Santiago's $1,903/mo — Santiago comes in $2,272 cheaper each month, roughly 119% less.

On mobility, Santiago scores 2.8 vs Miami's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public transit. Miami still holds an edge on flight connectivity.

Miami and Santiago score neck-and-neck on culture (3.8 vs 3.6, 0–5 scale).

Santiago's nature & outdoors score of 4.3 sits well above Miami's 4.0, with the biggest gap on mountain access. Miami still holds an edge on beach lifestyle.

Miami and Santiago score neck-and-neck on safety (1.8 vs 1.8, 0–5 scale).

Miami's career score of 4.0 sits well above Santiago's 3.4, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Miami's social & community score is ~1.5× Santiago's — in the upper band, while Santiago lands in the middle of the scale, with the biggest gap on admin english support. Santiago still holds an edge on local-first community.

On food & dining, Miami scores 4.2 vs Santiago's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

On family, Miami scores 3.4 vs Santiago's 3.1 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on yoga studios. Santiago still holds an edge on universities.

On healthcare, Santiago scores 3.4 vs Miami's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public healthcare quality.

Miami averages 7.3 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Santiago's 27.5 µg/m³ (unhealthy) — Miami breathes ~74% cleaner air (20.2 µg/m³ lower).

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