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City vs city
Houston vs Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia currently scores 6 points higher overall than Houston, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Houston: 29/100 · Philadelphia: 35/100
Philadelphia is 6 points higher.
Flood
Houston: 64/100 · Philadelphia: 60/100
Houston is 4 points higher.
Wind
Houston: 18/100 · Philadelphia: 22/100
Philadelphia is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Houston: 20/100 · Philadelphia: 35/100
Philadelphia is 15 points higher.
Tornado
Houston: 8/100 · Philadelphia: 8/100
No gap.
Hail
Houston: 21/100 · Philadelphia: 18/100
Houston is 3 points higher.
Storm surge
Houston: 0/100 · Philadelphia: 0/100
No gap.