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City vs city
Salem vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 22 points higher overall than Salem, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 37/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 22 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 30/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 48 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 16/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 35 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 45/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Charleston is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 16/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Salem is 4 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 82/100 · Charleston: 100/100
Charleston is 18 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.