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City vs city
Columbia vs Chicago, IL
Chicago currently scores 2 points higher overall than Columbia, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Columbia: 38/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Chicago is 2 points higher.
Flood
Columbia: 12/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Chicago is 32 points higher.
Wind
Columbia: 16/100 · Chicago: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
Columbia: 40/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Columbia is 5 points higher.
Tornado
Columbia: 4/100 · Chicago: 28/100
Chicago is 24 points higher.
Hail
Columbia: 100/100 · Chicago: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Columbia: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.