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City vs city
Worcester vs Boston, MA
Boston 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
Worcester: 34/100 · Boston: 39/100
Boston is 5 points higher.
Flood
Worcester: 39/100 · Boston: 48/100
Boston is 9 points higher.
Wind
Worcester: 25/100 · Boston: 27/100
Boston is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Worcester: 8/100 · Boston: 10/100
Boston is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Worcester: 8/100 · Boston: 15/100
Boston is 7 points higher.
Hail
Worcester: 78/100 · Boston: 30/100
Worcester is 48 points higher.
Storm surge
Worcester: 0/100 · Boston: 98/100
Boston is 98 points higher.