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City vs city

La Mesa vs Los Angeles, CA

La Mesa and Los Angeles are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in flood.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

La Mesa

23/100

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Los Angeles

23/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

La Mesa: 23/100 · Los Angeles: 23/100

No gap.

Flood

La Mesa: 32/100 · Los Angeles: 26/100

La Mesa is 6 points higher.

Wind

La Mesa: 6/100 · Los Angeles: 4/100

La Mesa is 2 points higher.

Lightning

La Mesa: 1/100 · Los Angeles: 0/100

La Mesa is 1 points higher.

Tornado

La Mesa: 19/100 · Los Angeles: 15/100

La Mesa is 4 points higher.

Hail

La Mesa: 3/100 · Los Angeles: 5/100

Los Angeles is 2 points higher.

Storm surge

La Mesa: 0/100 · Los Angeles: 0/100

No gap.