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City vs city
Peabody vs Melrose, MA
Peabody currently scores 2 points higher overall than Melrose, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Peabody: 39/100 · Melrose: 37/100
Peabody is 2 points higher.
Flood
Peabody: 31/100 · Melrose: 39/100
Melrose is 8 points higher.
Wind
Peabody: 26/100 · Melrose: 27/100
Melrose is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Peabody: 9/100 · Melrose: 10/100
Melrose is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Peabody: 16/100 · Melrose: 0/100
Peabody is 16 points higher.
Hail
Peabody: 66/100 · Melrose: 38/100
Peabody is 28 points higher.
Storm surge
Peabody: 98/100 · Melrose: 69/100
Peabody is 29 points higher.