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City vs city

Boston vs Chesapeake, VA

Boston currently scores 7 points higher overall than Chesapeake, with the largest gap in flood.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Boston

41/100

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Chesapeake

34/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Boston: 41/100 · Chesapeake: 34/100

Boston is 7 points higher.

Flood

Boston: 96/100 · Chesapeake: 26/100

Boston is 70 points higher.

Wind

Boston: 28/100 · Chesapeake: 27/100

Boston is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Boston: 31/100 · Chesapeake: 42/100

Chesapeake is 11 points higher.

Tornado

Boston: 0/100 · Chesapeake: 8/100

Chesapeake is 8 points higher.

Hail

Boston: 10/100 · Chesapeake: 17/100

Chesapeake is 7 points higher.

Storm surge

Boston: 87/100 · Chesapeake: 78/100

Boston is 9 points higher.