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City vs city
Salem vs Worcester, MA
Salem currently scores 5 points higher overall than Worcester, 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 · Worcester: 34/100
Salem is 5 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 31/100 · Worcester: 39/100
Worcester is 8 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 26/100 · Worcester: 25/100
Salem is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 9/100 · Worcester: 8/100
Salem is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 16/100 · Worcester: 8/100
Salem is 8 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 66/100 · Worcester: 80/100
Worcester is 14 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 98/100 · Worcester: 0/100
Salem is 98 points higher.