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City vs city
San Mateo vs San Jose, CA
San Mateo currently scores 4 points higher overall than San Jose, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
San Mateo: 26/100 · San Jose: 22/100
San Mateo is 4 points higher.
Flood
San Mateo: 40/100 · San Jose: 37/100
San Mateo is 3 points higher.
Wind
San Mateo: 2/100 · San Jose: 2/100
No gap.
Lightning
San Mateo: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
San Mateo: 0/100 · San Jose: 8/100
San Jose is 8 points higher.
Hail
San Mateo: 6/100 · San Jose: 2/100
San Mateo is 4 points higher.
Storm surge
San Mateo: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.