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City vs city
Rochester vs Chicago, IL
Rochester and Chicago are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Rochester: 40/100 · Chicago: 40/100
No gap.
Flood
Rochester: 65/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Rochester is 21 points higher.
Wind
Rochester: 16/100 · Chicago: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
Rochester: 62/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Rochester is 27 points higher.
Tornado
Rochester: 46/100 · Chicago: 27/100
Rochester is 19 points higher.
Hail
Rochester: 38/100 · Chicago: 100/100
Chicago is 62 points higher.
Storm surge
Rochester: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.