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City vs city

Oakland vs Newark, NJ

Newark currently scores 6 points higher overall than Oakland, with the largest gap in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Oakland

33/100

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Newark

39/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Oakland: 33/100 · Newark: 39/100

Newark is 6 points higher.

Flood

Oakland: 18/100 · Newark: 0/100

Oakland is 18 points higher.

Wind

Oakland: 22/100 · Newark: 22/100

No gap.

Lightning

Oakland: 23/100 · Newark: 19/100

Oakland is 4 points higher.

Tornado

Oakland: 8/100 · Newark: 0/100

Oakland is 8 points higher.

Hail

Oakland: 52/100 · Newark: 43/100

Oakland is 9 points higher.

Storm surge

Oakland: 0/100 · Newark: 95/100

Newark is 95 points higher.