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Cape May vs Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City currently scores 5 points higher overall than Cape May, with the largest gap in flood.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Cape May

39/100

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Jersey City

44/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Cape May: 39/100 · Jersey City: 44/100

Jersey City is 5 points higher.

Flood

Cape May: 69/100 · Jersey City: 9/100

Cape May is 60 points higher.

Wind

Cape May: 28/100 · Jersey City: 23/100

Cape May is 5 points higher.

Lightning

Cape May: 17/100 · Jersey City: 19/100

Jersey City is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Cape May: 15/100 · Jersey City: 0/100

Cape May is 15 points higher.

Hail

Cape May: 13/100 · Jersey City: 46/100

Jersey City is 33 points higher.

Storm surge

Cape May: 96/100 · Jersey City: 99/100

Jersey City is 3 points higher.