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City vs city
Palo Alto vs San Francisco, CA
Palo Alto and San Francisco 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.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Palo Alto: 25/100 · San Francisco: 25/100
No gap.
Flood
Palo Alto: 53/100 · San Francisco: 26/100
Palo Alto is 27 points higher.
Wind
Palo Alto: 2/100 · San Francisco: 2/100
No gap.
Lightning
Palo Alto: 0/100 · San Francisco: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
Palo Alto: 23/100 · San Francisco: 0/100
Palo Alto is 23 points higher.
Hail
Palo Alto: 1/100 · San Francisco: 18/100
San Francisco is 17 points higher.
Storm surge
Palo Alto: 0/100 · San Francisco: 0/100
No gap.