Shenyang logs 140 frost days a year to Wuhan's 11 — Wuhan wins by 129. Shenyang also leads on hot days by 56.

Shenyang runs about $900/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Wuhan's $990/mo — Shenyang comes in $90 cheaper each month, roughly 10% less.

On mobility, Wuhan scores 3.0 vs Shenyang's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on motorbike/scooter efficiency. Shenyang still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Wuhan's culture score of 3.1 sits well above Shenyang's 2.1, with the biggest gap on live music venues.

Wuhan's nature & outdoors score of 3.5 sits well above Shenyang's 2.7, with the biggest gap on lakes & rivers. Shenyang still holds an edge on mountain access.

Shenyang's safety score of 4.0 sits well above Wuhan's 3.6, with the biggest gap on flooding safety. Wuhan still holds an edge on earthquake safety.

Wuhan's career score of 2.9 sits well above Shenyang's 2.3, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Wuhan's social & community score is ~1.4× Shenyang's — below average, while Shenyang lands below average, with the biggest gap on everyday english.

On food & dining, Wuhan scores 3.6 vs Shenyang's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on restaurant variety.

On family, Wuhan scores 2.8 vs Shenyang's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on universities.

Shenyang and Wuhan score neck-and-neck on healthcare (2.0 vs 2.0, 0–5 scale).

Shenyang averages 39.0 µg/m³ (very unhealthy) PM2.5 annually versus Wuhan's 41.2 µg/m³ (very unhealthy) — Shenyang breathes ~5% cleaner air (2.2 µg/m³ lower).

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