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City vs city
Hayward vs San Jose, CA
San Jose currently scores 8 points higher overall than Hayward, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Hayward: 22/100 · San Jose: 30/100
San Jose is 8 points higher.
Flood
Hayward: 30/100 · San Jose: 48/100
San Jose is 18 points higher.
Wind
Hayward: 2/100 · San Jose: 2/100
No gap.
Lightning
Hayward: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
Hayward: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Hayward: 1/100 · San Jose: 11/100
San Jose is 10 points higher.
Storm surge
Hayward: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.