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City vs city
Pismo Beach vs San Jose, CA
Pismo Beach currently scores 5 points higher overall than San Jose, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Pismo Beach: 27/100 · San Jose: 22/100
Pismo Beach is 5 points higher.
Flood
Pismo Beach: 44/100 · San Jose: 37/100
Pismo Beach is 7 points higher.
Wind
Pismo Beach: 2/100 · San Jose: 2/100
No gap.
Lightning
Pismo Beach: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
Pismo Beach: 12/100 · San Jose: 8/100
Pismo Beach is 4 points higher.
Hail
Pismo Beach: 0/100 · San Jose: 2/100
San Jose is 2 points higher.
Storm surge
Pismo Beach: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.