Nagoya logs 35 frost days a year to Tokyo's 20 — Tokyo wins by 15. Tokyo also leads on hot days by 14.

Nagoya runs about $1,591/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Tokyo's $2,157/mo — Nagoya comes in $566 cheaper each month, roughly 36% less.

On mobility, Tokyo scores 4.2 vs Nagoya's 3.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on flight connectivity. Nagoya still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Tokyo's culture score of 3.2 sits well above Nagoya's 2.5, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

Tokyo's nature & outdoors score of 4.3 sits well above Nagoya's 3.7, with the biggest gap on mountain access.

Nagoya's safety score of 5.0 sits well above Tokyo's 4.7, with the biggest gap on road safety.

Tokyo's career score of 4.4 sits well above Nagoya's 3.1, with the biggest gap on startup ecosystem.

Tokyo's social & community score is ~1.2× Nagoya's — below average, while Nagoya lands below average, with the biggest gap on street atmosphere. Nagoya still holds an edge on admin english support.

On food & dining, Tokyo scores 4.2 vs Nagoya's 2.6 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on brunch availability.

On family, Tokyo scores 4.0 vs Nagoya's 3.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

On healthcare, Nagoya scores 3.4 vs Tokyo's 3.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality. Tokyo still holds an edge on public healthcare quality.

Nagoya averages 13.4 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Tokyo's 14.5 µg/m³ (moderate) — Nagoya breathes ~7% cleaner air (1.1 µg/m³ lower).

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