City vs city
Waltham vs New Bedford, MA
New Bedford 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 · New Bedford: 38/100
New Bedford is 7 points higher.
Flood
Waltham: 38/100 · New Bedford: 41/100
New Bedford is 3 points higher.
Wind
Waltham: 27/100 · New Bedford: 36/100
New Bedford is 9 points higher.
Lightning
Waltham: 9/100 · New Bedford: 10/100
New Bedford is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Waltham: 8/100 · New Bedford: 4/100
Waltham is 4 points higher.
Hail
Waltham: 52/100 · New Bedford: 46/100
Waltham is 6 points higher.
Storm surge
Waltham: 0/100 · New Bedford: 96/100
New Bedford is 96 points higher.