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City vs city
Essex vs Chicago, IL
Chicago currently scores 14 points higher overall than Essex, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Essex: 26/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Chicago is 14 points higher.
Flood
Essex: 33/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Chicago is 11 points higher.
Wind
Essex: 16/100 · Chicago: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
Essex: 46/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Essex is 11 points higher.
Tornado
Essex: 4/100 · Chicago: 28/100
Chicago is 24 points higher.
Hail
Essex: 30/100 · Chicago: 100/100
Chicago is 70 points higher.
Storm surge
Essex: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.