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City vs city
Hillsborough vs Newark, NJ
Newark currently scores 13 points higher overall than Hillsborough, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Hillsborough: 26/100 · Newark: 39/100
Newark is 13 points higher.
Flood
Hillsborough: 22/100 · Newark: 0/100
Hillsborough is 22 points higher.
Wind
Hillsborough: 22/100 · Newark: 22/100
No gap.
Lightning
Hillsborough: 21/100 · Newark: 19/100
Hillsborough is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Hillsborough: 8/100 · Newark: 0/100
Hillsborough is 8 points higher.
Hail
Hillsborough: 35/100 · Newark: 43/100
Newark is 8 points higher.
Storm surge
Hillsborough: 0/100 · Newark: 95/100
Newark is 95 points higher.