Minneapolis logs 25 hot days a year to Winnipeg's 9 — Winnipeg wins by 16. Minneapolis also leads on outdoor-dinner months by 1.

Minneapolis runs about $3,280/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Winnipeg's $2,289/mo — Winnipeg comes in $991 cheaper each month, roughly 43% less.

On mobility, Minneapolis scores 3.6 vs Winnipeg's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on walkability.

Minneapolis's culture score of 3.9 sits well above Winnipeg's 3.3, with the biggest gap on live music venues.

Minneapolis's nature & outdoors score of 4.3 sits well above Winnipeg's 3.2, with the biggest gap on green areas. Winnipeg still holds an edge on mountain access.

Minneapolis's safety score is ~1.3× Winnipeg's — in the middle of the scale, while Winnipeg lands below average, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Winnipeg still holds an edge on road safety.

Minneapolis's career score of 4.0 sits well above Winnipeg's 2.8, with the biggest gap on economic scale.

Winnipeg's social & community score of 3.6 sits well above Minneapolis's 3.2, with the biggest gap on government immigration friendliness. Minneapolis still holds an edge on street atmosphere.

On food & dining, Minneapolis scores 3.4 vs Winnipeg's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on brunch availability.

On family, Minneapolis scores 3.4 vs Winnipeg's 2.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on family amenities.

Minneapolis and Winnipeg score neck-and-neck on healthcare (2.1 vs 2.0, 0–5 scale).

Minneapolis averages 7.9 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Winnipeg's 6.8 µg/m³ (good) — Winnipeg breathes ~14% cleaner air (1.1 µg/m³ lower).

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