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City vs city
Cambridge vs New Bedford, MA
Cambridge and New Bedford are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Cambridge: 38/100 · New Bedford: 38/100
No gap.
Flood
Cambridge: 30/100 · New Bedford: 41/100
New Bedford is 11 points higher.
Wind
Cambridge: 27/100 · New Bedford: 36/100
New Bedford is 9 points higher.
Lightning
Cambridge: 10/100 · New Bedford: 10/100
No gap.
Tornado
Cambridge: 8/100 · New Bedford: 4/100
Cambridge is 4 points higher.
Hail
Cambridge: 59/100 · New Bedford: 46/100
Cambridge is 13 points higher.
Storm surge
Cambridge: 82/100 · New Bedford: 96/100
New Bedford is 14 points higher.