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City vs city
Santa Cruz vs Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix currently scores 3 points higher overall than Santa Cruz, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Santa Cruz: 30/100 · Phoenix: 33/100
Phoenix is 3 points higher.
Flood
Santa Cruz: 39/100 · Phoenix: 75/100
Phoenix is 36 points higher.
Wind
Santa Cruz: 11/100 · Phoenix: 10/100
Santa Cruz is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Santa Cruz: 23/100 · Phoenix: 17/100
Santa Cruz is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Santa Cruz: 0/100 · Phoenix: 12/100
Phoenix is 12 points higher.
Hail
Santa Cruz: 3/100 · Phoenix: 11/100
Phoenix is 8 points higher.
Storm surge
Santa Cruz: 0/100 · Phoenix: 0/100
No gap.