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City vs city
Chester vs Pittsburgh, PA
Chester and Pittsburgh are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Chester: 42/100 · Pittsburgh: 42/100
No gap.
Flood
Chester: 63/100 · Pittsburgh: 76/100
Pittsburgh is 13 points higher.
Wind
Chester: 22/100 · Pittsburgh: 18/100
Chester is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Chester: 39/100 · Pittsburgh: 26/100
Chester is 13 points higher.
Tornado
Chester: 4/100 · Pittsburgh: 20/100
Pittsburgh is 16 points higher.
Hail
Chester: 35/100 · Pittsburgh: 100/100
Pittsburgh is 65 points higher.
Storm surge
Chester: 98/100 · Pittsburgh: 0/100
Chester is 98 points higher.