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City vs city

Paramus vs Paterson, NJ

Paramus currently scores 5 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.

Paramus

36/100

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Paterson

31/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Paramus: 36/100 · Paterson: 31/100

Paramus is 5 points higher.

Flood

Paramus: 0/100 · Paterson: 0/100

No gap.

Wind

Paramus: 22/100 · Paterson: 22/100

No gap.

Lightning

Paramus: 21/100 · Paterson: 21/100

No gap.

Tornado

Paramus: 24/100 · Paterson: 0/100

Paramus is 24 points higher.

Hail

Paramus: 46/100 · Paterson: 32/100

Paramus is 14 points higher.

Storm surge

Paramus: 65/100 · Paterson: 0/100

Paramus is 65 points higher.