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City vs city
Evanston vs Chicago, IL
Chicago currently scores 6 points higher overall than Evanston, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Evanston: 34/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Chicago is 6 points higher.
Flood
Evanston: 46/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Evanston is 2 points higher.
Wind
Evanston: 15/100 · Chicago: 16/100
Chicago is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Evanston: 36/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Evanston is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Evanston: 8/100 · Chicago: 28/100
Chicago is 20 points higher.
Hail
Evanston: 100/100 · Chicago: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Evanston: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.