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City vs city

Salem vs New Bedford, MA

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

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

New Bedford

38/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Salem: 39/100 · New Bedford: 38/100

Salem is 1 points higher.

Flood

Salem: 31/100 · New Bedford: 41/100

New Bedford is 10 points higher.

Wind

Salem: 26/100 · New Bedford: 36/100

New Bedford is 10 points higher.

Lightning

Salem: 9/100 · New Bedford: 10/100

New Bedford is 1 points higher.

Tornado

Salem: 16/100 · New Bedford: 4/100

Salem is 12 points higher.

Hail

Salem: 66/100 · New Bedford: 46/100

Salem is 20 points higher.

Storm surge

Salem: 98/100 · New Bedford: 96/100

Salem is 2 points higher.