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City vs city
Lafayette vs Metairie, LA
Metairie currently scores 7 points higher overall than Lafayette, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Lafayette: 54/100 · Metairie: 61/100
Metairie is 7 points higher.
Flood
Lafayette: 25/100 · Metairie: 25/100
No gap.
Wind
Lafayette: 36/100 · Metairie: 49/100
Metairie is 13 points higher.
Lightning
Lafayette: 91/100 · Metairie: 92/100
Metairie is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Lafayette: 84/100 · Metairie: 64/100
Lafayette is 20 points higher.
Hail
Lafayette: 100/100 · Metairie: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Lafayette: 69/100 · Metairie: 99/100
Metairie is 30 points higher.