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Jersey City vs Newark, NJ
Jersey City currently scores 2 points higher overall than Newark, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Jersey City: 33/100 · Newark: 31/100
Jersey City is 2 points higher.
Flood
Jersey City: 9/100 · Newark: 0/100
Jersey City is 9 points higher.
Wind
Jersey City: 23/100 · Newark: 22/100
Jersey City is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Jersey City: 19/100 · Newark: 19/100
No gap.
Tornado
Jersey City: 6/100 · Newark: 10/100
Newark is 4 points higher.
Hail
Jersey City: 37/100 · Newark: 38/100
Newark is 1 points higher.
Storm surge
Jersey City: 99/100 · Newark: 99/100
No gap.