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City vs city
Boston vs New Bedford, MA
Boston and New Bedford 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 · New Bedford: 38/100
No gap.
Flood
Boston: 48/100 · New Bedford: 41/100
Boston is 7 points higher.
Wind
Boston: 27/100 · New Bedford: 36/100
New Bedford is 9 points higher.
Lightning
Boston: 10/100 · New Bedford: 10/100
No gap.
Tornado
Boston: 16/100 · New Bedford: 4/100
Boston is 12 points higher.
Hail
Boston: 31/100 · New Bedford: 46/100
New Bedford is 15 points higher.
Storm surge
Boston: 98/100 · New Bedford: 96/100
Boston is 2 points higher.