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Modena

Italy

vs
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Naples

Italy

Climate

Modena logs 69 hot days a year to Naples's 1 — Naples wins by 68. Naples also leads on sunny days by 14.

ModenaNaples
Sunny days
233247
Hot days
691
Frost days
260
Rain days
100106
Outdoor dinner months
6/126/12
Avg wind
1.6 m/s3.4 m/s
Sunshine hours
2,5702,808
Darkest month sun
99 hrs/mo130 hrs/mo
UV peak month
7.08.4

Modena

Feels-like °C

4
8
12
18
23
29
33
31
26
16
9
5

Dinner outside

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Naples

Feels-like °C

7
9
11
14
21
27
31
30
26
21
14
9

Dinner outside

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Cost of Living

Naples is $266/mo cheaper

Modena runs about $1,904/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Naples's $1,638/mo — Naples comes in $266 cheaper each month, roughly 16% less.

Modena

$1,904

monthly · balanced

Minimalist $1,455Comfort $2,789
Cheaper than 56%in Among 217 Europe cities

Naples

$1,638

monthly · balanced

Minimalist $1,228Comfort $2,426
Cheaper than 68%in Among 217 Europe cities

Mobility

On mobility, Modena scores 2.4 vs Naples's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on car efficiency. Naples still holds an edge on flight connectivity.

2.4/5
vs
2.0/5
ModenaNaples
WalkabilityTransitCar EfficiencyMotorbikeAirport
MotorbikeAirport
Modena leads

Culture

Modena's culture score of 3.1 sits well above Naples's 2.7. Naples still holds an edge on arts & culture.

3.1/5
vs
2.7/5
ModenaNaples
HistoryTheatre
ArtsHistoryTheatreNightlife
Modena leads

Nature & Outdoors

Naples's nature & outdoors score of 4.2 sits well above Modena's 2.8, with the biggest gap on sea access. Modena still holds an edge on skiing & snowboarding.

2.8/5
vs
4.2/5
ModenaNaples
Green AreasRunningCampingSkiingClimbing
SeaMountainsForestGreen AreasLakesRunningHikingCampingBeachSurfingDivingClimbing
Naples leads

Safety

Modena's safety score is ~2.9× Naples's — in the upper band, while Naples lands near the floor, with the biggest gap on road safety. Naples still holds an edge on flooding safety.

3.5/5
vs
1.2/5
ModenaNaples
EarthquakeFlooding
Street SafetyProperty CrimeRoadEarthquakeWildfireFlooding
Modena leads

Career

Modena and Naples score neck-and-neck on career (2.8 vs 2.8, 0–5 scale).

2.8/5
vs
2.8/5
ModenaNaples
EconomyCoworking
EconomyCoworking

Social & Community

Naples's social & community score of 3.0 sits well above Modena's 2.6, with the biggest gap on urban energy. Modena still holds an edge on multicultural mix.

2.6/5
vs
3.0/5
ModenaNaples
Expat Integration ExperienceStreet AtmosphereLocal-First CommunityGovernment Immigration Friendliness
Expat Integration ExperienceUrban EnergyStreet AtmosphereLocal-First CommunityGovernment Immigration Friendliness
Naples leads

Food & Dining

On food & dining, Naples scores 2.6 vs Modena's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on food delivery.

2.0/5
vs
2.6/5
ModenaNaples
Restaurants
RestaurantsDelivery
Naples leads

Family

Modena and Naples score neck-and-neck on family (2.1 vs 2.3, 0–5 scale).

2.1/5
vs
2.3/5
ModenaNaples
PlaygroundsGroceries
UniversitiesGroceriesSpa
Naples leads

Healthcare

On healthcare, Naples scores 2.7 vs Modena's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality.

2.0/5
vs
2.7/5
ModenaNaples
Private Healthcare
Naples leads

Air Quality

Modena averages 16.5 µg/m³ (sensitive-groups) PM2.5 annually versus Naples's 12.2 µg/m³ (moderate) — Naples breathes ~26% cleaner air (4.3 µg/m³ lower).

Modena

Naples

16.5µg/m³
12.2µg/m³

PM2.5 annual average

Sensitive Groups
Moderate

WHO classification

City Scale

Both maps at the same real-world scale — 1 cm on either map is the same distance.

Modena (155K) and Naples (2.9M) are 19x in population — Naples is the larger metro, Modena the smaller; on land area Naples spans roughly 18x more ground.

18x

Naples is roughly 18x the scale of Modena

Combined population & area comparison

IT flagNaples
18x
IT flagModena
1x

City Scale Rankings

Population
1.IT flagNaples2.9M19x
2.IT flagModena155K1x
Area
1.IT flagNaples618 km²18x
2.IT flagModena35 km²1x
© Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles, © OpenStreetMap contributors
7.8 km8.2 km

IT flagModena

© Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles, © OpenStreetMap contributors
51 km37 km

IT flagNaples

Who Thrives Here

Frequently asked about Modena vs Naples

Which is cheaper, Modena or Naples?
Naples is approximately $266 per month cheaper. Modena averages $1,904/mo while Naples averages $1,638/mo.
How does the climate compare between Modena and Naples?
Sunny days: 233 vs 247 d — Naples higher Annual sunshine: 2,570 vs 2,808 hrs — Naples higher Winter sunshine: 99 vs 130 hrs/day — Naples higher Hot days (>30°C): 69 vs 1 d — Naples lower Frost days: 26 vs 0 d — Naples lower Rainy days: 100 vs 106 d — Similar
Is Modena or Naples safer?
Modena scores higher on safety. Modena rates 3.5/5 while Naples rates 1.2/5, based on street safety, property crime rates, and natural hazard exposure.
Should I move to Modena or Naples?
Modena and Naples are both popular relocation destinations with distinct characteristics. Naples is generally more affordable, while Modena may offer different lifestyle advantages. The best choice depends on your priorities — climate preferences, career opportunities, cost constraints, and lifestyle needs. Take the personalized quiz to find your ideal match, or explore the map to compare cities by region and lifestyle factors.

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