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Potential dealbreaker: Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Ponta Delgada, Portugal needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on walkability.

Comparison Matrix

City	Reykjavik View Map	Ponta Delgada View Map
Route	Get Directions
General Info
Population	118,918	20,056
Elevation	121 ft(37 m)	39 ft(12 m)
Housing & Wealth
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days	158 days/yr	326 days/yr
Avg. High	44°F	68°F
Comfort Score	43/100Challenging	91/100Excellent
Temp Swing	21°F	16°F
Annual Rainfall	62"(157 cm)	56"(142 cm)
Annual Snowfall	33"(84 cm)	0"(0 cm)
Air Quality	AQI 31 (Avg)0 days > 100	AQI 46 (Avg)5 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score	N/A	7
Safety Score	0 (Crime Index)	0 (Crime Index)
Internet Access	N/A	High Broadband Country (high)
Demographics
Median Age	N/A	N/A
College Educated	N/A	N/A
Remote Workers	N/A	N/A
Nature Access
Local Nature & Reserves	Finding...	Finding...
Scouting & Local Help
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