Palermo vs Genoa
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Palermo leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Genoa where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Genoa's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Palermo | Genoa |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 64 | 67 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | 94 | 100 |
| Safety | 57 | 60 |
| Summer °C | 25.2 | 22.5 |
| Winter °C | 10.5 | 6.3 |
| Top disaster risk | wildfire | wildfire |
Palermo vs Genoa: the short answer
Genoa comes out ahead on overall livability (67/100), modestly above Palermo (64/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Genoa is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Palermo 46 vs Genoa 46, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Palermo runs warmer in summer (about 25.2°C peak vs 22.5°C in Genoa), while winter lows sit near 10.5°C in Palermo and 6.3°C in Genoa. On natural-disaster exposure Genoa is the safer choice (safety 60/100); the dominant modelled hazard is wildfire for Palermo and wildfire for Genoa.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Genoa — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Palermo — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Genoa — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Genoa — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Palermo or Genoa better to live in?
Genoa scores higher overall — 67 vs 64 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Palermo or Genoa?
Genoa has the lower cost of living (cost index 46 vs 46; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Palermo or Genoa?
Palermo — summer highs reach about 25.2°C versus 22.5°C in Genoa.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Palermo or Genoa?
Genoa (disaster-safety 60/100). Main hazard: wildfire in Palermo, wildfire in Genoa.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Palermo?
wildfire is the dominant modelled hazard for Palermo on our risk index.
How is the Palermo vs Genoa comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.