Best Car Insurance by State (2023)

Car insurance rates by state vary dramatically due to risks and car insurance requirements. With our free comparison tool below, you can compare car insurance quotes and car insurance companies in your ZIP Code.

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State-Specific Car Insurance Rules

The guides above are designed to give you a good look into your particular State driving and insurance laws, so you can better understand what is required of you, as well as what your options are in an accident.

Car insurance, as with most other types of personal and business insurance, is regulated at the state level. That means each state is responsible for setting rules for how drivers that reside in their borders are supposed to be insured.

Because of this, car insurance laws and requirements can vary dramatically depending on what state you happen to live in.

One of the most basic differences between the states is the required amount of liability insurance each driver must carry in order to drive on public roads. Liability coverage is the part of a policy that pays for damages to other people and property. Some states have very low liability requirements, while others require a great deal more.

Because coverage requirements vary, so do car insurance rates. Let’s review the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) average cost of auto insurance by coverage type by state:

Average Monthly Car Insurance Rates by Coverage Type
StatesAverage Monthly Liability RatesAverage Monthly Collision RatesAverage Monthly Comprehensive RatesAverage Monthly Full Coverage Rates
Alabama$37$28$14$79
Alaska$47$31$12$90
Arizona$48$25$16$89
Arkansas$36$29$17$82
California$45$36$8$88
Colorado$49$25$17$91
Connecticut$59$32$11$102
Delaware$69$28$11$107
District of Columbia$58$41$19$118
Florida$76$26$11$113
Georgia$55$30$14$98
Hawaii$39$27$9$75
Idaho$32$20$10$62
Illinois$40$27$11$77
Indiana$34$22$11$67
Iowa$27$19$16$62
Kansas$32$23$21$76
Kentucky$47$24$12$83
Louisiana$73$37$19$128
Maine$30$23$9$62
Maryland$55$31$13$100
Massachusetts$52$34$12$98
Michigan$72$37$13$121
Minnesota$39$20$16$76
Mississippi$41$29$18$88
Missouri$38$24$16$79
Montana$34$23$21$77
Nebraska$33$21$20$74
Nevada$64$27$10$100
New Hampshire$35$26$9$70
New Jersey$76$33$11$119
New Mexico$44$24$15$84
New York$71$34$15$120
North Carolina$31$26$11$67
North Dakota$25$22$20$67
Ohio$35$24$10$69
Oklahoma$40$27$20$88
Oregon$53$20$8$81
Pennsylvania$43$29$13$85
Rhode Island$68$36$11$116
South Carolina$50$24$16$89
South Dakota$26$19$24$69
Tennessee$37$27$13$77
Texas$49$33$19$101
Utah$45$23$10$78
Vermont$30$26$11$68
Virginia$38$25$12$74
Washington$53$24$9$86
West Virginia$43$28$18$88
Wisconsin$33$20$12$65
Wyoming$29$24$23$75
National Average$48$29$13$90

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To make things even more complicated, some states are considered “no-fault” which means in certain types of accidents each driver and their corresponding insurance policy are required to cover their own damage. This is contrary to “tort” states, where people are allowed to sue each other for damages.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t stop there.

Some states are a cross between “no-fault” and “tort,” meaning each accident determines the actions available for the parties involved.

The bottom line is, car insurance is confusing. That confusion is compounded by the fact that every state has their own rules.

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Eric Stauffer

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Eric Stauffer is an insurance agent and banker-turned-consumer advocate. His priority is educating individuals and families about the different types of insurance coverage. He is passionate about helping consumers find the best coverage for their budgets and personal needs. In addition to founding Expert Insurance Reviews, Eric is the CEO of C Street Media, a full-service marketing firm and the...

Founder & Former Insurance Agent

Leslie Kasperowicz

Farmers CSR for 4 Years

Leslie Kasperowicz holds a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Winnipeg. She spent several years as a Farmers Insurance CSR, gaining a solid understanding of insurance products including home, life, auto, and commercial and working directly with insurance customers to understand their needs. She has since used that knowledge in her more than ten years as a writer, largely in the insuranc...

Farmers CSR for 4 Years

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