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City vs city
Salem vs Cambridge, MA
Salem currently scores 2 points higher overall than Cambridge, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 40/100 · Cambridge: 38/100
Salem is 2 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 31/100 · Cambridge: 30/100
Salem is 1 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 26/100 · Cambridge: 27/100
Cambridge is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 9/100 · Cambridge: 10/100
Cambridge is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 15/100 · Cambridge: 8/100
Salem is 7 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 64/100 · Cambridge: 58/100
Salem is 6 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 98/100 · Cambridge: 82/100
Salem is 16 points higher.