Milan logs 24 frost days a year to Rome's 4 — Rome wins by 20. Milan also leads on hot days by 26.

Milan runs about $2,607/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Rome's $2,213/mo — Rome comes in $394 cheaper each month, roughly 18% less.

On mobility, Milan scores 3.2 vs Rome's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on cycling infrastructure. Rome still holds an edge on walkability.

Milan and Rome score neck-and-neck on culture (4.0 vs 4.1, 0–5 scale).

Milan and Rome score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (3.7 vs 3.5, 0–5 scale).

Milan and Rome score neck-and-neck on safety (2.2 vs 2.2, 0–5 scale).

Milan's career score of 4.1 sits well above Rome's 3.2, with the biggest gap on startup ecosystem.

Rome'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 Rome's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on brunch availability.

On family, Milan scores 3.5 vs Rome's 2.9 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

Milan and Rome 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 Rome's 13.9 µg/m³ (moderate) — Rome breathes ~30% cleaner air (6.0 µg/m³ lower).

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