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City vs city
Los Angeles vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 31 points higher overall than Los Angeles, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Los Angeles: 36/100 · Houston: 67/100
Houston is 31 points higher.
Flood
Los Angeles: 30/100 · Houston: 34/100
Houston is 4 points higher.
Wind
Los Angeles: 46/100 · Houston: 42/100
Los Angeles is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Los Angeles: 37/100 · Houston: 72/100
Houston is 35 points higher.
Tornado
Los Angeles: 38/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 62 points higher.
Hail
Los Angeles: 58/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 42 points higher.
Storm surge
Los Angeles: 6/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 93 points higher.