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City vs city
Pismo Beach vs Santa Maria, CA
Pismo Beach currently scores 4 points higher overall than Santa Maria, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Pismo Beach: 28/100 · Santa Maria: 24/100
Pismo Beach is 4 points higher.
Flood
Pismo Beach: 44/100 · Santa Maria: 41/100
Pismo Beach is 3 points higher.
Wind
Pismo Beach: 2/100 · Santa Maria: 2/100
No gap.
Lightning
Pismo Beach: 0/100 · Santa Maria: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
Pismo Beach: 12/100 · Santa Maria: 4/100
Pismo Beach is 8 points higher.
Hail
Pismo Beach: 0/100 · Santa Maria: 0/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Pismo Beach: 0/100 · Santa Maria: 0/100
No gap.