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Car insurance rates vary by state. Each state has unique auto insurance laws that determine the type and amount of coverage drivers are required to carry. This means the price you would pay for car insurance in Florida may be very different than the price you would pay for a similar policy in New York due to state regulations.Â
Additionally, if you live in a state that has a higher number of claims than others, you may pay more for car insurance. For example, if you live in a northern state that gets frequent snowstorms in the winter, you’ll likely pay more for auto insurance since the risk of an accident is higher.
These are the average rates for a full coverage car insurance policy in each state.
The above rates are an average based on the rates we’ve quoted for our users over the past year. Your rates will vary based on factors such as your age, driving record, and vehicle. You may be able to get cheaper car insurance since different insurance companies charge different rates for different driver profiles.Â
Your zip code also influences what you’ll pay for coverage. Within a state, population density, crime rate, the number of reported accidents, and several other factors can impact the price residents pay for car insurance in a specific zip code.
The national average cost of car insurance is $2,505 per year. This varies from state to state and even zip code to zip code. Currently, Vermont is the cheapest state to insure a car with an average annual premium of $1,023 a year.
On the opposite end of the spectrum with an average annual premium of $4,538 a year is Louisiana, the most expensive state for car insurance. It’s followed closely by Nevada, South Carolina, and New Jersey.Â
| Top 10 Most Expensive States for Car Insurance | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Louisiana |
| 2. | Nevada |
| 3. | South Carolina |
| 4. | New Jersey |
| 5. | Florida |
| 6. | Georgia |
| 7. | Texas |
| 8. | California |
| 9. | New York |
| 10. | Michigan |
It’s important to understand your state’s car insurance requirements and regulations. Knowing the minimum coverage required where you live can give you a good idea of how much your car insurance will cost and will help you choose the right insurance policy. Â
Almost all states require liability insurance, which helps you pay for expenses related to an accident you cause (or, in other words, are liable for). Usually, states have requirements for both bodily injury liability, which covers the other driver’s medical expenses, and property liability, which covers damages to the other person’s vehicle and personal property. However, the minimum limits for each of these policies differs state-by-state, and some states require more coverage beyond liability insurance.Â
Find your state to see its required coverage types and minimum coverage amounts. This should give you a good starting point when determining what and how much car insurance you need.Â
Keep in mind that these numbers reflect state minimum requirements, and you may need more coverage than the minimum requirements based on your needs and desired coverage, which can vary person to person. Â
The amount of insurance that your state requires is only the starting point for determining what coverage you need. In some cases, you will need or want even more coverage than your state requires. Some of the most common reasons for this include:
Often, people will choose to add more coverage to their policy that covers damages to their own vehicle and events outside your control like theft or weather damage.
Sometimes, it’s a good idea to raise your limits so you don’t get caught paying out of pocket for an expensive accident.
If you lease or finance your vehicle, your lender may have their own requirements for the kind and amount of car insurance you have, like collision or comprehensive insurance.
Rate Retriever estimates average rates using the thousands of results we generated for our users over the last 18 months. These results include estimated quotes from our insurance carrier partners and additional estimates based on public rate filings.
For the data on this page, we analyzed searches from drivers ages 25-75 who were searching for full coverage car insurance. These rates are not actual quotes and should only be used for comparative purposes. Your rates can vary significantly based on your unique driver profile.Â