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Newark vs New York, NY

New York currently scores 26 points higher overall than Newark, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Newark

23/100

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New York

49/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Newark: 23/100 · New York: 49/100

New York is 26 points higher.

Flood

Newark: 0/100 · New York: 50/100

New York is 50 points higher.

Wind

Newark: 18/100 · New York: 24/100

New York is 6 points higher.

Lightning

Newark: 14/100 · New York: 19/100

New York is 5 points higher.

Tornado

Newark: 0/100 · New York: 0/100

No gap.

Hail

Newark: 24/100 · New York: 55/100

New York is 31 points higher.

Storm surge

Newark: 0/100 · New York: 99/100

New York is 99 points higher.