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Lowell vs Cambridge, MA

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

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Lowell

21/100

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Cambridge

38/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Lowell: 21/100 · Cambridge: 38/100

Cambridge is 17 points higher.

Flood

Lowell: 0/100 · Cambridge: 30/100

Cambridge is 30 points higher.

Wind

Lowell: 24/100 · Cambridge: 27/100

Cambridge is 3 points higher.

Lightning

Lowell: 8/100 · Cambridge: 10/100

Cambridge is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Lowell: 0/100 · Cambridge: 8/100

Cambridge is 8 points higher.

Hail

Lowell: 17/100 · Cambridge: 59/100

Cambridge is 42 points higher.

Storm surge

Lowell: 0/100 · Cambridge: 82/100

Cambridge is 82 points higher.