City vs city
Dorchester vs Paterson, NJ
Dorchester currently scores 5 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
Dorchester: 37/100 · Paterson: 32/100
Dorchester is 5 points higher.
Flood
Dorchester: 34/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Dorchester is 34 points higher.
Wind
Dorchester: 26/100 · Paterson: 22/100
Dorchester is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Dorchester: 20/100 · Paterson: 21/100
Paterson is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Dorchester: 4/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Dorchester is 4 points higher.
Hail
Dorchester: 14/100 · Paterson: 31/100
Paterson is 17 points higher.
Storm surge
Dorchester: 93/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Dorchester is 93 points higher.