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City vs city
Melrose vs Lowell, MA
Melrose currently scores 16 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.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Melrose: 37/100 · Lowell: 21/100
Melrose is 16 points higher.
Flood
Melrose: 39/100 · Lowell: 0/100
Melrose is 39 points higher.
Wind
Melrose: 27/100 · Lowell: 24/100
Melrose is 3 points higher.
Lightning
Melrose: 10/100 · Lowell: 8/100
Melrose is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Melrose: 0/100 · Lowell: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Melrose: 38/100 · Lowell: 17/100
Melrose is 21 points higher.
Storm surge
Melrose: 69/100 · Lowell: 0/100
Melrose is 69 points higher.