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City vs city

Lowell vs Boston, MA

Boston currently scores 17 points higher overall than Lowell, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Lowell

21/100

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Boston

38/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Lowell: 21/100 · Boston: 38/100

Boston is 17 points higher.

Flood

Lowell: 0/100 · Boston: 48/100

Boston is 48 points higher.

Wind

Lowell: 24/100 · Boston: 27/100

Boston is 3 points higher.

Lightning

Lowell: 8/100 · Boston: 10/100

Boston is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Lowell: 0/100 · Boston: 16/100

Boston is 16 points higher.

Hail

Lowell: 17/100 · Boston: 31/100

Boston is 14 points higher.

Storm surge

Lowell: 0/100 · Boston: 98/100

Boston is 98 points higher.