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City vs city
Santa Cruz vs Riverside, CA
Riverside currently scores 10 points higher overall than Santa Cruz, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Santa Cruz: 18/100 · Riverside: 28/100
Riverside is 10 points higher.
Flood
Santa Cruz: 13/100 · Riverside: 33/100
Riverside is 20 points higher.
Wind
Santa Cruz: 1/100 · Riverside: 5/100
Riverside is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Santa Cruz: 0/100 · Riverside: 2/100
Riverside is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Santa Cruz: 12/100 · Riverside: 8/100
Santa Cruz is 4 points higher.
Hail
Santa Cruz: 10/100 · Riverside: 0/100
Santa Cruz is 10 points higher.
Storm surge
Santa Cruz: 0/100 · Riverside: 0/100
No gap.