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City vs city
Des Plaines vs Chicago, IL
Des Plaines and Chicago are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Des Plaines: 40/100 · Chicago: 40/100
No gap.
Flood
Des Plaines: 37/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Chicago is 7 points higher.
Wind
Des Plaines: 16/100 · Chicago: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
Des Plaines: 44/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Des Plaines is 9 points higher.
Tornado
Des Plaines: 38/100 · Chicago: 27/100
Des Plaines is 11 points higher.
Hail
Des Plaines: 100/100 · Chicago: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Des Plaines: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.