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City vs city
Charleston vs Chicago, IL
Chicago currently scores 2 points higher overall than Charleston, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Charleston: 38/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Chicago is 2 points higher.
Flood
Charleston: 54/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Charleston is 10 points higher.
Wind
Charleston: 15/100 · Chicago: 16/100
Chicago is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Charleston: 57/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Charleston is 22 points higher.
Tornado
Charleston: 28/100 · Chicago: 28/100
No gap.
Hail
Charleston: 84/100 · Chicago: 100/100
Chicago is 16 points higher.
Storm surge
Charleston: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.