Oslo logs 138 frost days a year to Stavanger's 22 — Stavanger wins by 116. Oslo also leads on sunny days by 10.

Oslo runs about $4,254/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Stavanger's $3,642/mo — Stavanger comes in $612 cheaper each month, roughly 17% less.

On mobility, Oslo scores 3.6 vs Stavanger's 3.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public transit. Stavanger still holds an edge on airport accessibility.

Oslo's culture score of 3.9 sits well above Stavanger's 2.3, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

Oslo's nature & outdoors score of 4.8 sits well above Stavanger's 4.5, with the biggest gap on forest access. Stavanger still holds an edge on surfing & watersports.

Stavanger's safety score of 5.0 sits well above Oslo's 4.6, with the biggest gap on walking safety.

Oslo's career score of 4.0 sits well above Stavanger's 2.9, with the biggest gap on startup ecosystem.

Oslo's social & community score of 3.0 sits well above Stavanger's 2.6, with the biggest gap on multicultural mix. Stavanger still holds an edge on admin english support.

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

On family, Oslo scores 3.7 vs Stavanger's 2.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on universities.

On healthcare, Oslo scores 3.7 vs Stavanger's 3.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality.

Oslo averages 6.5 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Stavanger's 5.8 µg/m³ (good) — Stavanger breathes ~11% cleaner air (0.7 µg/m³ lower).

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