Palermo logs 0 frost days a year to Rome's 4 — Palermo wins by 4. Palermo also leads on hot days by 12.

Palermo runs about $1,542/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Rome's $2,213/mo — Palermo comes in $671 cheaper each month, roughly 44% less.

Palermo and Rome score neck-and-neck on mobility (2.6 vs 2.8, 0–5 scale).

Rome's culture score of 4.1 sits well above Palermo's 3.5, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

Palermo's nature & outdoors score of 4.0 sits well above Rome's 3.5, with the biggest gap on sea access. Rome still holds an edge on hiking.

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

Rome's career score of 3.2 sits well above Palermo's 2.3, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Rome's social & community score of 3.0 sits well above Palermo's 2.7, with the biggest gap on expat-first community.

On food & dining, Rome scores 3.0 vs Palermo's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

On family, Rome scores 2.9 vs Palermo's 1.9 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools. Palermo still holds an edge on gym/fitness quality.

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

Palermo averages 12.4 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Rome's 13.9 µg/m³ (moderate) — Palermo breathes ~10% cleaner air (1.4 µg/m³ lower).

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