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City vs city
Cambridge vs Medford, MA
Cambridge currently scores 8 points higher overall than Medford, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Cambridge: 38/100 · Medford: 30/100
Cambridge is 8 points higher.
Flood
Cambridge: 30/100 · Medford: 35/100
Medford is 5 points higher.
Wind
Cambridge: 27/100 · Medford: 26/100
Cambridge is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Cambridge: 10/100 · Medford: 9/100
Cambridge is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Cambridge: 8/100 · Medford: 0/100
Cambridge is 8 points higher.
Hail
Cambridge: 59/100 · Medford: 27/100
Cambridge is 32 points higher.
Storm surge
Cambridge: 82/100 · Medford: 0/100
Cambridge is 82 points higher.