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City vs city
Cambridge vs Boston, MA
Cambridge and Boston 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
Cambridge: 38/100 · Boston: 38/100
No gap.
Flood
Cambridge: 30/100 · Boston: 48/100
Boston is 18 points higher.
Wind
Cambridge: 27/100 · Boston: 27/100
No gap.
Lightning
Cambridge: 10/100 · Boston: 10/100
No gap.
Tornado
Cambridge: 8/100 · Boston: 16/100
Boston is 8 points higher.
Hail
Cambridge: 59/100 · Boston: 31/100
Cambridge is 28 points higher.
Storm surge
Cambridge: 82/100 · Boston: 98/100
Boston is 16 points higher.