Split logs 0 frost days a year to Zagreb's 59 — Split wins by 59. Split also leads on hot days by 35.

Split runs about $1,715/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Zagreb's $1,713/mo — Zagreb comes in $2 cheaper each month, roughly 0% less.

On mobility, Zagreb scores 2.8 vs Split's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public transit. Split still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Split and Zagreb score neck-and-neck on culture (3.2 vs 3.2, 0–5 scale).

Split's nature & outdoors score of 4.3 sits well above Zagreb's 4.0, with the biggest gap on sea access. Zagreb still holds an edge on lakes & rivers.

Split and Zagreb score neck-and-neck on safety (2.9 vs 3.0, 0–5 scale).

Zagreb's career score of 2.9 sits well above Split's 2.1, with the biggest gap on startup ecosystem.

Split and Zagreb score neck-and-neck on social & community (2.9 vs 2.9, 0–5 scale).

On food & dining, Zagreb scores 2.8 vs Split's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on brunch availability.

On family, Zagreb scores 3.1 vs Split's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

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

Split averages 11.2 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Zagreb's 13.2 µg/m³ (moderate) — Split breathes ~15% cleaner air (2.0 µg/m³ lower).

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