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City vs city
Salem vs Lowell, MA
Salem currently scores 18 points higher overall than Lowell, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 39/100 · Lowell: 21/100
Salem is 18 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 31/100 · Lowell: 0/100
Salem is 31 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 26/100 · Lowell: 24/100
Salem is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 9/100 · Lowell: 8/100
Salem is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 16/100 · Lowell: 0/100
Salem is 16 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 66/100 · Lowell: 17/100
Salem is 49 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 98/100 · Lowell: 0/100
Salem is 98 points higher.