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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.
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.