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Newton vs Boston, MA

Boston currently scores 7 points higher overall than Newton, with the largest gap in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Newton

31/100

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Boston

38/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Newton: 31/100 · Boston: 38/100

Boston is 7 points higher.

Flood

Newton: 38/100 · Boston: 48/100

Boston is 10 points higher.

Wind

Newton: 27/100 · Boston: 27/100

No gap.

Lightning

Newton: 9/100 · Boston: 10/100

Boston is 1 points higher.

Tornado

Newton: 8/100 · Boston: 16/100

Boston is 8 points higher.

Hail

Newton: 52/100 · Boston: 31/100

Newton is 21 points higher.

Storm surge

Newton: 0/100 · Boston: 98/100

Boston is 98 points higher.