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City vs city
Columbia vs Metairie, LA
Metairie currently scores 20 points higher overall than Columbia, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Columbia: 41/100 · Metairie: 61/100
Metairie is 20 points higher.
Flood
Columbia: 42/100 · Metairie: 25/100
Columbia is 17 points higher.
Wind
Columbia: 15/100 · Metairie: 49/100
Metairie is 34 points higher.
Lightning
Columbia: 78/100 · Metairie: 92/100
Metairie is 14 points higher.
Tornado
Columbia: 48/100 · Metairie: 64/100
Metairie is 16 points higher.
Hail
Columbia: 55/100 · Metairie: 100/100
Metairie is 45 points higher.
Storm surge
Columbia: 0/100 · Metairie: 99/100
Metairie is 99 points higher.