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Berkeley vs San Jose, CA

Berkeley currently scores 5 points higher overall than San Jose, with the largest gap in hail.

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

Berkeley

27/100

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San Jose

22/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Berkeley: 27/100 · San Jose: 22/100

Berkeley is 5 points higher.

Flood

Berkeley: 29/100 · San Jose: 37/100

San Jose is 8 points higher.

Wind

Berkeley: 2/100 · San Jose: 2/100

No gap.

Lightning

Berkeley: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100

No gap.

Tornado

Berkeley: 0/100 · San Jose: 8/100

San Jose is 8 points higher.

Hail

Berkeley: 15/100 · San Jose: 2/100

Berkeley is 13 points higher.

Storm surge

Berkeley: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100

No gap.