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City vs city
Salem vs Paterson, NJ
Salem currently scores 11 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
Salem: 42/100 · Paterson: 31/100
Salem is 11 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 40/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Salem is 40 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 22/100 · Paterson: 22/100
No gap.
Lightning
Salem: 35/100 · Paterson: 21/100
Salem is 14 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 0/100 · Paterson: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Salem: 21/100 · Paterson: 32/100
Paterson is 11 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 96/100 · Paterson: 0/100
Salem is 96 points higher.