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City vs city
Chester vs Lancaster, PA
Chester currently scores 4 points higher overall than Lancaster, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Chester: 46/100 · Lancaster: 42/100
Chester is 4 points higher.
Flood
Chester: 63/100 · Lancaster: 62/100
Chester is 1 points higher.
Wind
Chester: 22/100 · Lancaster: 21/100
Chester is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Chester: 39/100 · Lancaster: 46/100
Lancaster is 7 points higher.
Tornado
Chester: 4/100 · Lancaster: 8/100
Lancaster is 4 points higher.
Hail
Chester: 44/100 · Lancaster: 74/100
Lancaster is 30 points higher.
Storm surge
Chester: 98/100 · Lancaster: 0/100
Chester is 98 points higher.