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Newark vs Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City currently scores 3 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
Newark: 39/100 · Jersey City: 42/100
Jersey City is 3 points higher.
Flood
Newark: 0/100 · Jersey City: 9/100
Jersey City is 9 points higher.
Wind
Newark: 22/100 · Jersey City: 23/100
Jersey City is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Newark: 19/100 · Jersey City: 19/100
No gap.
Tornado
Newark: 0/100 · Jersey City: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Newark: 43/100 · Jersey City: 48/100
Jersey City is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
Newark: 95/100 · Jersey City: 99/100
Jersey City is 4 points higher.