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City vs city

Newark vs Chicago, IL

Chicago currently scores 17 points higher overall than Newark, with the largest gap in hail.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Newark

23/100

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Chicago

40/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Newark: 23/100 · Chicago: 40/100

Chicago is 17 points higher.

Flood

Newark: 33/100 · Chicago: 44/100

Chicago is 11 points higher.

Wind

Newark: 16/100 · Chicago: 16/100

No gap.

Lightning

Newark: 48/100 · Chicago: 35/100

Newark is 13 points higher.

Tornado

Newark: 4/100 · Chicago: 28/100

Chicago is 24 points higher.

Hail

Newark: 19/100 · Chicago: 100/100

Chicago is 81 points higher.

Storm surge

Newark: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100

No gap.