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City vs city
Worcester vs Cambridge, MA
Cambridge currently scores 4 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 · Cambridge: 38/100
Cambridge is 4 points higher.
Flood
Worcester: 39/100 · Cambridge: 30/100
Worcester is 9 points higher.
Wind
Worcester: 25/100 · Cambridge: 27/100
Cambridge is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Worcester: 8/100 · Cambridge: 10/100
Cambridge is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Worcester: 8/100 · Cambridge: 8/100
No gap.
Hail
Worcester: 80/100 · Cambridge: 59/100
Worcester is 21 points higher.
Storm surge
Worcester: 0/100 · Cambridge: 82/100
Cambridge is 82 points higher.