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City vs city
Medford vs Cambridge, 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
Medford: 30/100 · Cambridge: 38/100
Cambridge is 8 points higher.
Flood
Medford: 35/100 · Cambridge: 30/100
Medford is 5 points higher.
Wind
Medford: 26/100 · Cambridge: 27/100
Cambridge is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Medford: 9/100 · Cambridge: 10/100
Cambridge is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Medford: 0/100 · Cambridge: 8/100
Cambridge is 8 points higher.
Hail
Medford: 27/100 · Cambridge: 59/100
Cambridge is 32 points higher.
Storm surge
Medford: 0/100 · Cambridge: 82/100
Cambridge is 82 points higher.