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City vs city
Dorchester vs Newark, NJ
Newark currently scores 5 points higher overall than Dorchester, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Dorchester: 37/100 · Newark: 42/100
Newark is 5 points higher.
Flood
Dorchester: 34/100 · Newark: 0/100
Dorchester is 34 points higher.
Wind
Dorchester: 26/100 · Newark: 22/100
Dorchester is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Dorchester: 20/100 · Newark: 19/100
Dorchester is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Dorchester: 4/100 · Newark: 0/100
Dorchester is 4 points higher.
Hail
Dorchester: 14/100 · Newark: 42/100
Newark is 28 points higher.
Storm surge
Dorchester: 93/100 · Newark: 95/100
Newark is 2 points higher.