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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.

Lowell

21/100

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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.