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City vs city
Salem vs Newark, NJ
Salem 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
Salem: 42/100 · Newark: 39/100
Salem is 3 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 40/100 · Newark: 0/100
Salem is 40 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 22/100 · Newark: 22/100
No gap.
Lightning
Salem: 35/100 · Newark: 19/100
Salem is 16 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 0/100 · Newark: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Salem: 21/100 · Newark: 43/100
Newark is 22 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 96/100 · Newark: 95/100
Salem is 1 points higher.