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City vs city
Carteret vs Paterson, NJ
Carteret currently scores 2 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
Carteret: 33/100 · Paterson: 31/100
Carteret is 2 points higher.
Flood
Carteret: 13/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Carteret is 13 points higher.
Wind
Carteret: 23/100 · Paterson: 22/100
Carteret is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Carteret: 19/100 · Paterson: 21/100
Paterson is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Carteret: 0/100 · Paterson: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Carteret: 42/100 · Paterson: 32/100
Carteret is 10 points higher.
Storm surge
Carteret: 98/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Carteret is 98 points higher.