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City vs city
New Bedford vs Boston, MA
New Bedford and Boston are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
New Bedford: 38/100 · Boston: 38/100
No gap.
Flood
New Bedford: 41/100 · Boston: 48/100
Boston is 7 points higher.
Wind
New Bedford: 36/100 · Boston: 27/100
New Bedford is 9 points higher.
Lightning
New Bedford: 10/100 · Boston: 10/100
No gap.
Tornado
New Bedford: 4/100 · Boston: 16/100
Boston is 12 points higher.
Hail
New Bedford: 46/100 · Boston: 31/100
New Bedford is 15 points higher.
Storm surge
New Bedford: 96/100 · Boston: 98/100
Boston is 2 points higher.