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City vs city
Waltham vs Boston, MA
Boston currently scores 7 points higher overall than Waltham, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Waltham: 31/100 · Boston: 38/100
Boston is 7 points higher.
Flood
Waltham: 38/100 · Boston: 48/100
Boston is 10 points higher.
Wind
Waltham: 27/100 · Boston: 27/100
No gap.
Lightning
Waltham: 9/100 · Boston: 10/100
Boston is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Waltham: 8/100 · Boston: 16/100
Boston is 8 points higher.
Hail
Waltham: 52/100 · Boston: 31/100
Waltham is 21 points higher.
Storm surge
Waltham: 0/100 · Boston: 98/100
Boston is 98 points higher.