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Boston vs Virginia Beach, VA

Boston currently scores 6 points higher overall than Virginia Beach, with the largest gap in flood.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Boston

41/100

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Virginia Beach

35/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Boston: 41/100 · Virginia Beach: 35/100

Boston is 6 points higher.

Flood

Boston: 96/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100

Boston is 66 points higher.

Wind

Boston: 28/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100

Virginia Beach is 2 points higher.

Lightning

Boston: 31/100 · Virginia Beach: 43/100

Virginia Beach is 12 points higher.

Tornado

Boston: 0/100 · Virginia Beach: 8/100

Virginia Beach is 8 points higher.

Hail

Boston: 10/100 · Virginia Beach: 18/100

Virginia Beach is 8 points higher.

Storm surge

Boston: 87/100 · Virginia Beach: 90/100

Virginia Beach is 3 points higher.