Turin vs Palermo
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Turin leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Palermo where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Palermo's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Turin | Palermo |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 66 | 64 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 45 | 46 |
| Climate | 93 | 94 |
| Safety | 64 | 57 |
| Summer °C | 22.9 | 25.2 |
| Winter °C | 2.7 | 10.5 |
| Top disaster risk | earthquake | wildfire |
Turin vs Palermo: the short answer
Turin comes out ahead on overall livability (66/100), only marginally above Palermo (64/100). The two cities diverge most on natural-disaster exposure. On affordability Palermo is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Turin 45 vs Palermo 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 22.9°C in Turin), while winter lows sit near 2.7°C in Turin and 10.5°C in Palermo. On natural-disaster exposure Turin is the safer choice (safety 64/100); the dominant modelled hazard is earthquake for Turin and wildfire for Palermo.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Palermo — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Palermo — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Turin — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Turin — 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 Turin or Palermo better to live in?
Turin scores higher overall — 66 vs 64 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Turin or Palermo?
Palermo has the lower cost of living (cost index 46 vs 45; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Turin or Palermo?
Palermo — summer highs reach about 25.2°C versus 22.9°C in Turin.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Turin or Palermo?
Turin (disaster-safety 64/100). Main hazard: earthquake in Turin, wildfire in Palermo.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Turin?
earthquake is the dominant modelled hazard for Turin on our risk index.
How is the Turin vs Palermo 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.