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City vs city

Salem vs Boston, MA

Salem currently scores 1 points higher overall than Boston, with the largest gap in hail.

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

Boston

38/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Salem: 39/100 · Boston: 38/100

Salem is 1 points higher.

Flood

Salem: 31/100 · Boston: 48/100

Boston is 17 points higher.

Wind

Salem: 26/100 · Boston: 27/100

Boston is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Salem: 9/100 · Boston: 10/100

Boston is 1 points higher.

Tornado

Salem: 16/100 · Boston: 16/100

No gap.

Hail

Salem: 66/100 · Boston: 31/100

Salem is 35 points higher.

Storm surge

Salem: 98/100 · Boston: 98/100

No gap.