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City vs city
Metuchen vs Paterson, NJ
Metuchen currently scores 7 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
Metuchen: 39/100 · Paterson: 32/100
Metuchen is 7 points higher.
Flood
Metuchen: 20/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Metuchen is 20 points higher.
Wind
Metuchen: 22/100 · Paterson: 22/100
No gap.
Lightning
Metuchen: 19/100 · Paterson: 21/100
Paterson is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Metuchen: 15/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Metuchen is 15 points higher.
Hail
Metuchen: 28/100 · Paterson: 31/100
Paterson is 3 points higher.
Storm surge
Metuchen: 97/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Metuchen is 97 points higher.