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City vs city
Salem vs Chicago, IL
Chicago currently scores 5 points higher overall than Salem, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 35/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Chicago is 5 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 43/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Chicago is 1 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 15/100 · Chicago: 16/100
Chicago is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 50/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Salem is 15 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 16/100 · Chicago: 28/100
Chicago is 12 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 86/100 · Chicago: 100/100
Chicago is 14 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.