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City vs city
Rensselaer vs New York, NY
Rensselaer and New York are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Rensselaer: 52/100 · New York: 52/100
No gap.
Flood
Rensselaer: 69/100 · New York: 50/100
Rensselaer is 19 points higher.
Wind
Rensselaer: 18/100 · New York: 24/100
New York is 6 points higher.
Lightning
Rensselaer: 23/100 · New York: 19/100
Rensselaer is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Rensselaer: 0/100 · New York: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Rensselaer: 100/100 · New York: 54/100
Rensselaer is 46 points higher.
Storm surge
Rensselaer: 0/100 · New York: 99/100
New York is 99 points higher.