Perugia logs 24 frost days a year to Rome's 4 — Rome wins by 20. Perugia also leads on hot days by 26.

Perugia runs about $1,688/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Rome's $2,213/mo — Perugia comes in $525 cheaper each month, roughly 31% less.

On mobility, Rome scores 2.8 vs Perugia's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on flight connectivity. Perugia still holds an edge on public transit.

Rome's culture score of 4.1 sits well above Perugia's 3.5, with the biggest gap on arts & culture. Perugia still holds an edge on live music venues.

Perugia and Rome score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (3.3 vs 3.5, 0–5 scale).

Perugia's safety score is ~1.5× Rome's — in the middle of the scale, while Rome lands below average, with the biggest gap on walking safety. Rome still holds an edge on earthquake safety.

Rome's career score of 3.2 sits well above Perugia's 2.1, with the biggest gap on coworking infrastructure.

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

On food & dining, Rome scores 3.0 vs Perugia's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

On family, Rome scores 2.9 vs Perugia's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on universities. Perugia still holds an edge on playgrounds.

Perugia and Rome score neck-and-neck on healthcare (2.7 vs 2.7, 0–5 scale).

Perugia averages 11.8 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Rome's 13.9 µg/m³ (moderate) — Perugia breathes ~15% cleaner air (2.0 µg/m³ lower).

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