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City vs city
Cape May vs Paterson, NJ
Cape May currently scores 7 points higher overall than Paterson, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Cape May: 38/100 · Paterson: 31/100
Cape May is 7 points higher.
Flood
Cape May: 69/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Cape May is 69 points higher.
Wind
Cape May: 28/100 · Paterson: 22/100
Cape May is 6 points higher.
Lightning
Cape May: 17/100 · Paterson: 21/100
Paterson is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Cape May: 16/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Cape May is 16 points higher.
Hail
Cape May: 14/100 · Paterson: 32/100
Paterson is 18 points higher.
Storm surge
Cape May: 96/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Cape May is 96 points higher.