Milan logs 49 hot days a year to Naples's 1 — Naples wins by 48. Naples also leads on outdoor-dinner months by 1.

Milan runs about $2,607/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Naples's $1,638/mo — Naples comes in $969 cheaper each month, roughly 59% less.

On mobility, Milan scores 3.2 vs Naples's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on cycling infrastructure.

Milan's culture score of 4.0 sits well above Naples's 2.7, with the biggest gap on theatre & performing arts. Naples still holds an edge on history museums.

Naples's nature & outdoors score of 4.2 sits well above Milan's 3.7, with the biggest gap on sea access. Milan still holds an edge on skiing & snowboarding.

Milan's safety score is ~1.8× Naples's — below average, while Naples lands near the floor, with the biggest gap on earthquake safety.

Milan's career score of 4.1 sits well above Naples's 2.8, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Naples's social & community score of 3.0 sits well above Milan's 2.7, with the biggest gap on street atmosphere. Milan still holds an edge on multicultural mix.

On food & dining, Milan scores 3.4 vs Naples's 2.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on brunch availability.

On family, Milan scores 3.5 vs Naples's 2.3 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

Milan and Naples score neck-and-neck on healthcare (2.7 vs 2.7, 0–5 scale).

Milan averages 19.8 µg/m³ (sensitive-groups) PM2.5 annually versus Naples's 12.2 µg/m³ (moderate) — Naples breathes ~38% cleaner air (7.6 µg/m³ lower).

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