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City vs city
Detroit vs Chicago, IL
Chicago currently scores 14 points higher overall than Detroit, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Detroit: 26/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Chicago is 14 points higher.
Flood
Detroit: 61/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Detroit is 17 points higher.
Wind
Detroit: 16/100 · Chicago: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
Detroit: 46/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Detroit is 11 points higher.
Tornado
Detroit: 12/100 · Chicago: 28/100
Chicago is 16 points higher.
Hail
Detroit: 14/100 · Chicago: 100/100
Chicago is 86 points higher.
Storm surge
Detroit: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.