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City vs city
Chester vs Philadelphia, PA
Chester currently scores 11 points higher overall than Philadelphia, 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 · Philadelphia: 35/100
Chester is 11 points higher.
Flood
Chester: 63/100 · Philadelphia: 60/100
Chester is 3 points higher.
Wind
Chester: 22/100 · Philadelphia: 22/100
No gap.
Lightning
Chester: 39/100 · Philadelphia: 35/100
Chester is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Chester: 4/100 · Philadelphia: 8/100
Philadelphia is 4 points higher.
Hail
Chester: 44/100 · Philadelphia: 18/100
Chester is 26 points higher.
Storm surge
Chester: 98/100 · Philadelphia: 0/100
Chester is 98 points higher.