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City vs city
San Jose vs Chicago, IL
Chicago currently scores 9 points higher overall than San Jose, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
San Jose: 31/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Chicago is 9 points higher.
Flood
San Jose: 33/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Chicago is 11 points higher.
Wind
San Jose: 16/100 · Chicago: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
San Jose: 58/100 · Chicago: 35/100
San Jose is 23 points higher.
Tornado
San Jose: 32/100 · Chicago: 28/100
San Jose is 4 points higher.
Hail
San Jose: 33/100 · Chicago: 100/100
Chicago is 67 points higher.
Storm surge
San Jose: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.