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Boston vs Springfield, MA

Springfield currently scores 2 points higher overall than Boston, 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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Springfield

40/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Boston: 38/100 · Springfield: 40/100

Springfield is 2 points higher.

Flood

Boston: 48/100 · Springfield: 39/100

Boston is 9 points higher.

Wind

Boston: 27/100 · Springfield: 23/100

Boston is 4 points higher.

Lightning

Boston: 10/100 · Springfield: 8/100

Boston is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Boston: 16/100 · Springfield: 28/100

Springfield is 12 points higher.

Hail

Boston: 31/100 · Springfield: 100/100

Springfield is 69 points higher.

Storm surge

Boston: 98/100 · Springfield: 0/100

Boston is 98 points higher.