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City vs city
Boston vs Cambridge, MA
Boston and Cambridge are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Boston: 38/100 · Cambridge: 38/100
No gap.
Flood
Boston: 48/100 · Cambridge: 30/100
Boston is 18 points higher.
Wind
Boston: 27/100 · Cambridge: 27/100
No gap.
Lightning
Boston: 10/100 · Cambridge: 10/100
No gap.
Tornado
Boston: 16/100 · Cambridge: 8/100
Boston is 8 points higher.
Hail
Boston: 31/100 · Cambridge: 59/100
Cambridge is 28 points higher.
Storm surge
Boston: 98/100 · Cambridge: 82/100
Boston is 16 points higher.