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Cambridge vs Worcester, MA

Cambridge currently scores 9 points higher overall than Worcester, with the largest gap in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Cambridge

39/100

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Worcester

30/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Cambridge: 39/100 · Worcester: 30/100

Cambridge is 9 points higher.

Flood

Cambridge: 30/100 · Worcester: 39/100

Worcester is 9 points higher.

Wind

Cambridge: 27/100 · Worcester: 25/100

Cambridge is 2 points higher.

Lightning

Cambridge: 10/100 · Worcester: 8/100

Cambridge is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Cambridge: 6/100 · Worcester: 10/100

Worcester is 4 points higher.

Hail

Cambridge: 40/100 · Worcester: 35/100

Cambridge is 5 points higher.

Storm surge

Cambridge: 98/100 · Worcester: 0/100

Cambridge is 98 points higher.