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City vs city
Santa Cruz vs San Diego, CA
San Diego currently scores 5 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 · San Diego: 23/100
San Diego is 5 points higher.
Flood
Santa Cruz: 13/100 · San Diego: 26/100
San Diego is 13 points higher.
Wind
Santa Cruz: 1/100 · San Diego: 5/100
San Diego is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Santa Cruz: 0/100 · San Diego: 1/100
San Diego is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Santa Cruz: 12/100 · San Diego: 0/100
Santa Cruz is 12 points higher.
Hail
Santa Cruz: 10/100 · San Diego: 3/100
Santa Cruz is 7 points higher.
Storm surge
Santa Cruz: 0/100 · San Diego: 0/100
No gap.