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City vs city
New Bedford vs Cambridge, MA
New Bedford and Cambridge are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
New Bedford: 38/100 · Cambridge: 38/100
No gap.
Flood
New Bedford: 41/100 · Cambridge: 30/100
New Bedford is 11 points higher.
Wind
New Bedford: 36/100 · Cambridge: 27/100
New Bedford is 9 points higher.
Lightning
New Bedford: 10/100 · Cambridge: 10/100
No gap.
Tornado
New Bedford: 4/100 · Cambridge: 8/100
Cambridge is 4 points higher.
Hail
New Bedford: 46/100 · Cambridge: 59/100
Cambridge is 13 points higher.
Storm surge
New Bedford: 96/100 · Cambridge: 82/100
New Bedford is 14 points higher.