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City vs city

Boston vs Lowell, MA

Boston currently scores 17 points higher overall than Lowell, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Boston

38/100

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Lowell

21/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Boston: 38/100 · Lowell: 21/100

Boston is 17 points higher.

Flood

Boston: 48/100 · Lowell: 0/100

Boston is 48 points higher.

Wind

Boston: 27/100 · Lowell: 24/100

Boston is 3 points higher.

Lightning

Boston: 10/100 · Lowell: 8/100

Boston is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Boston: 16/100 · Lowell: 0/100

Boston is 16 points higher.

Hail

Boston: 31/100 · Lowell: 17/100

Boston is 14 points higher.

Storm surge

Boston: 98/100 · Lowell: 0/100

Boston is 98 points higher.