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Palmdale vs San Jose, CA
San Jose currently scores 2 points higher overall than Palmdale, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Palmdale: 20/100 · San Jose: 22/100
San Jose is 2 points higher.
Flood
Palmdale: 34/100 · San Jose: 37/100
San Jose is 3 points higher.
Wind
Palmdale: 5/100 · San Jose: 2/100
Palmdale is 3 points higher.
Lightning
Palmdale: 2/100 · San Jose: 0/100
Palmdale is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Palmdale: 4/100 · San Jose: 8/100
San Jose is 4 points higher.
Hail
Palmdale: 9/100 · San Jose: 2/100
Palmdale is 7 points higher.
Storm surge
Palmdale: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.