Quick Answer

Average car insurance cost varies widely by state. This page ranks states by their state-level average (base) premium so you can compare. Your actual premium depends on age, driving history, coverage, and location within the state.

State Comparison

Estimated annual ranges for minimum and full coverage, plus average monthly cost. Click a state for scenario estimates by age and driving history.

StateMinimum Coverage CostFull Coverage CostAverage Monthly CostView Estimates
Alabama $1,110–$1,360/yr $1,700–$2,080/yr $120/mo View estimates
Alaska $1,100–$1,350/yr $1,690–$2,060/yr $120/mo View estimates
Arizona $1,320–$1,610/yr $2,010–$2,460/yr $140/mo View estimates
Arkansas $1,130–$1,390/yr $1,730–$2,120/yr $120/mo View estimates
California $1,240–$1,520/yr $1,900–$2,320/yr $140/mo View estimates
Colorado $1,450–$1,770/yr $2,220–$2,710/yr $160/mo View estimates
Connecticut $1,320–$1,610/yr $2,020–$2,470/yr $140/mo View estimates
Delaware $1,370–$1,680/yr $2,100–$2,570/yr $150/mo View estimates
Florida $1,750–$2,130/yr $2,670–$3,260/yr $190/mo View estimates
Georgia $1,530–$1,870/yr $2,340–$2,860/yr $170/mo View estimates
Hawaii $870–$1,070/yr $1,340–$1,630/yr $100/mo View estimates
Idaho $860–$1,050/yr $1,310–$1,610/yr $90/mo View estimates
Illinois $1,100–$1,340/yr $1,680–$2,060/yr $120/mo View estimates
Indiana $900–$1,100/yr $1,380–$1,690/yr $100/mo View estimates
Iowa $880–$1,080/yr $1,350–$1,650/yr $100/mo View estimates
Kansas $1,030–$1,260/yr $1,580–$1,930/yr $110/mo View estimates
Kentucky $1,060–$1,290/yr $1,620–$1,980/yr $120/mo View estimates
Louisiana $1,740–$2,120/yr $2,650–$3,240/yr $190/mo View estimates
Maine $810–$990/yr $1,240–$1,520/yr $90/mo View estimates
Maryland $1,400–$1,710/yr $2,140–$2,620/yr $150/mo View estimates
Massachusetts $1,240–$1,510/yr $1,890–$2,310/yr $130/mo View estimates
Michigan $1,380–$1,680/yr $2,110–$2,570/yr $150/mo View estimates
Minnesota $1,070–$1,310/yr $1,640–$2,000/yr $120/mo View estimates
Mississippi $1,220–$1,490/yr $1,870–$2,280/yr $130/mo View estimates
Missouri $1,160–$1,420/yr $1,770–$2,160/yr $130/mo View estimates
Montana $1,040–$1,270/yr $1,580–$1,940/yr $110/mo View estimates
Nebraska $1,040–$1,270/yr $1,580–$1,940/yr $110/mo View estimates
Nevada $1,400–$1,710/yr $2,140–$2,620/yr $150/mo View estimates
New Hampshire $900–$1,100/yr $1,380–$1,690/yr $100/mo View estimates
New Jersey $1,480–$1,810/yr $2,270–$2,770/yr $160/mo View estimates
New Mexico $1,140–$1,390/yr $1,740–$2,130/yr $120/mo View estimates
New York $1,660–$2,030/yr $2,540–$3,100/yr $180/mo View estimates
North Carolina $960–$1,170/yr $1,470–$1,790/yr $100/mo View estimates
North Dakota $840–$1,030/yr $1,290–$1,570/yr $90/mo View estimates
Ohio $910–$1,110/yr $1,390–$1,700/yr $100/mo View estimates
Oklahoma $1,160–$1,420/yr $1,770–$2,170/yr $130/mo View estimates
Oregon $1,110–$1,360/yr $1,700–$2,070/yr $120/mo View estimates
Pennsylvania $1,110–$1,360/yr $1,700–$2,080/yr $120/mo View estimates
Rhode Island $1,500–$1,830/yr $2,290–$2,800/yr $160/mo View estimates
South Carolina $1,330–$1,620/yr $2,030–$2,480/yr $140/mo View estimates
South Dakota $1,010–$1,240/yr $1,550–$1,890/yr $110/mo View estimates
Tennessee $1,060–$1,300/yr $1,620–$1,980/yr $120/mo View estimates
Texas $1,510–$1,850/yr $2,310–$2,830/yr $160/mo View estimates
Utah $1,120–$1,370/yr $1,720–$2,100/yr $120/mo View estimates
Vermont $840–$1,020/yr $1,280–$1,570/yr $90/mo View estimates
Virginia $1,080–$1,320/yr $1,660–$2,030/yr $120/mo View estimates
Washington $1,080–$1,320/yr $1,650–$2,020/yr $120/mo View estimates
West Virginia $1,070–$1,310/yr $1,640–$2,010/yr $120/mo View estimates
Wisconsin $880–$1,070/yr $1,340–$1,640/yr $100/mo View estimates
Wyoming $1,030–$1,260/yr $1,580–$1,930/yr $110/mo View estimates

State Pages

Jump to state hubs for scenario estimates: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland.

Factors That Affect Average Insurance Cost

State-level averages differ because of regulation, population density, accident and theft rates, weather risk, and claims experience. Your actual premium depends on age, driving history, coverage level, and location.

Minimum vs Full Coverage Differences

Minimum coverage meets state liability requirements. Full coverage adds collision and comprehensive, so it typically costs more. Use the state links to see estimated cost differences in your state.

Regional Price Variations

Some regions tend to have higher or lower average premiums due to regulation and risk. Use this table to compare states, then drill into a state for scenario-based estimates.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average car insurance cost?

Average car insurance cost is the typical premium in a state, often reported as an annual or monthly figure. Our estimates use published state-level data and vary by state.

Why do insurance prices vary?

Regulation, risk, claims experience, population density, and weather differ by state. We use published data so you can compare.

Is minimum coverage cheaper?

Yes. Minimum coverage meets state requirements and is typically cheaper than full coverage, which adds collision and comprehensive. The table above shows estimated ranges for both.