Car insurance premiums are incredibly specific. Your car insurance costs will change based on your vehicle, driving record, and location — right down to your zip code. If you were to move across town, your car insurance premium could get cheaper or more expensive, depending your new zip code. We’ve broken down car insurance costs by city and zip code. Choose a city below to find out more!
Finding Car Insurance by City
Whether you are new to a city or lived there for years, car insurance is a must. Car insurance and laws vary from each state and can even change when passing through a different city.
Finding the right car insurance for your needs can be confusing. Keeping up with laws and requirements is a full-time job and most people do not have the time to research all the companies and compare all the rates. That is where we come in to help.
We have compiled the research and data into easy to follow city guides to help any driver find a great insurance policy that fits their needs.
Find your city:
Complete articles for cities coming soon.
| AL-CA | CA - | CA-FL | FL-IL | IL-KS | KS-MO | MS-OR | OR-TX | TX-WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | Elk Grove, CA | Antioch, CA | Cape Coral, FL | Schaumburg, IL | KS City, KS | Jackson, MS | Eugene, OR | Carrollton, TX |
| Montgomery, AL | Corona, CA | Richmond, CA | Pembroke Pines, FL | York, IL | Olathe, KS | Billings, Montana | Gresham, OR | Denton, TX |
| Mobile, AL | Lancaster, CA | West Covina, CA | Hollywood, FL | Milton, IL | Topeka, KS | Winston-Salem, NC | Philadelphia, PA | Midland, TX |
| Huntsville, AL | Palmdale, CA | Murrieta, CA | Miramar, FL | Lisle, IL | Lafayette, LA | Fayetteville, NC | Allentown, PA | Abilene, TX |
| Little Rock, AR | Salinas, CA | Norwalk, CA | Gainesville, FL | Springfield, IL | Baton Rouge, LA | Cary, NC | Providence, RI | Beaumont, TX |
| Phoenix, AZ | Hayward, CA | Daly City, CA | Coral Springs, FL | Capital, IL | Shreveport, LA | Wilmington, NC | Columbia, SC | Odessa, TX |
| Gilbert, AZ | Pomona, CA | Burbank, CA | Miami Gardens, FL | Peoria, IL | Calcasieu, LA | High Point, NC | Charleston, SC | Round Rock, TX |
| Glendale, AZ | Escondido, CA | Santa Maria, CA | Clearwater, FL | Palatine, IL | St. Tammany, LA | Fargo, ND | North Charleston, SC | Richardson, TX |
| Scottsdale, AZ | Sunnyvale, CA | El Cajon, CA | Pompano Beach, FL | Bloomingdale, IL | East Baton Rouge, LA | Manchester, NH | Sioux Falls, SD | Wichita Falls, TX |
| Tempe, AZ | Torrance, CA | San Mateo, CA | Palm Bay, FL | Lyons, IL | Ouachita, LA | Paterson, NJ | Knoxville, TN | College Station, TX |
| Peoria, AZ | Pasadena, CA | Rialto, CA | West Palm Beach, FL | Bremen, IL | Livingston, LA | Elizabeth, NJ | Chattanooga, TN | Pearland, TX |
| Surprise, AZ | Orange, CA | Clovis, CA | Lakeland, FL | Elgin, IL | Rapides, LA | Edison, NJ | Clarksville, TN | Lewisville, TX |
| Los Angeles, CA | Fullerton, CA | Fort Collins, CO | Columbus, GA | Niles, IL | Tangipahoa, LA | Woodbridge, NJ | Murfreesboro, TN | Tyler, TX |
| San Diego, CA | Thousand Oaks, CA | Lakewood, CO | Savannah, GA | Hanover, IL | Bossier, LA | Las Cruces, NM | Houston, TX | Salt Lake City, UT |
| San Jose, CA | Visalia, CA | Thornton, CO | Sandy Springs, GA | Indianapolis, IN | Ascension, LA | Reno, NV | San Antonio, TX | West Valley City, UT |
| San Francisco, CA | Roseville, CA | Arvada, CO | Boise City, ID | North, IN | Terrebonne, LA | North Las Vegas, NV | Dallas, TX | Provo, UT |
| Fremont, CA | Concord, CA | Westminster, CO | Des Moines, IA | Center, IN | Worcester, MA | NYC, NY | Austin, TX | West Jordan, UT |
| San Bernardino, CA | Simi Valley, CA | Pueblo, CO | Cedar Rapids, IA | Wayne, IN | Springfield, MA | Oyster Bay, NY | Lubbock, TX | Chesapeake, VA |
| Modesto, CA | Santa Clara, CA | Centennial, CO | Davenport, IA | WA, IN | Lowell, MA | North Hempstead, NY | Garland, TX | Richmond, VA |
| Oxnard, CA | Victorville, CA | Boulder, CO | Chicago, IL | Lawrence, IN | Cambridge, MA | Babylon, NY | Irving, TX | Newport News, VA |
| Fontana, CA | Vallejo, CA | Bridgeport, CT | Aurora, IL | Evansville, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | Rochester, NY | Amarillo, TX | Alexandria, VA |
| Moreno Valley, CA | Berkeley, CA | New Haven, CT | Rockford, IL | Perry, IN | Warren, MI | Huntington, NY | Grand Prairie, TX | Hampton, VA |
| Huntington Beach, CA | El Monte, CA | Stamford, CT | Thornton, IL | Green Bay, WI | Sterling Heights, MI | Yonkers, NY | Brownsville, TX | Spokane, WA |
| Glendale, CA | Downey, CA | Hartford, CT | Wheeling, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | Ann Arbor, MI | Syracuse, NY | McKinney, TX | Tacoma, WA |
| Santa Clarita, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | Waterbury, CT | Worth, IL | Warren, IN | Lansing, MI | Ramapo, NY | Pasadena, TX | Vancouver, WA |
| Garden Grove, CA | Carlsbad, CA | Jacksonville, FL | Proviso, IL | Calumet, IN | Rochester, MN | Amherst, NY | Frisco, TX | Bellevue, WA |
| Oceanside, CA | Inglewood, CA | Hialeah, FL | Downers Grove, IL | South Bend, IN | Springfield, MO | Smithtown, NY | Mesquite, TX | Kent, WA |
| Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Fairfield, CA | Tallahassee, FL | Joliet, IL | Akron, Ohio | KS City, MO | Norman, OK | McAllen, TX | Everett, WA |
| Santa Rosa, CA | San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Naperville, IL | Dayton, Ohio | Independence, MO | Broken Arrow, OK | Killeen, TX | |
| Ontario, CA | Temecula, CA | Port St. Lucie, FL | Maine, IL | Overland Park, KS | Columbia, MO | Salem, OR | Waco, TX |
The 10 Most Expensive Cities in America
| State | City | Average by City | Most Expensive Company | Most Expensive Rate | Cheapest Company | Cheapest Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | Detroit | $26,301.11 | Farmers | $48,386.05 | USAA | $5,711.92 |
| Michigan | Dearborn | $20,920.85 | Farmers | $43,870.92 | USAA | $4,558.38 |
| Michigan | River Rouge | $19,405.58 | Farmers | $38,258.61 | USAA | $4,904.33 |
| Michigan | Harper Woods | $19,225.22 | Farmers | $40,532.15 | USAA | $4,601.02 |
| Michigan | Oak Park | $18,716.04 | Allstate | $40,770.62 | USAA | $4,786.60 |
| Michigan | Ecorse | $18,154.01 | Farmers | $31,827.17 | USAA | $4,904.33 |
| Michigan | Southfield | $17,774.85 | Allstate | $43,653.03 | USAA | $4,542.02 |
| Michigan | Inkster | $16,984.97 | Allstate | $32,881.20 | USAA | $4,405.52 |
| Michigan | Lathrup Village | $16,742.91 | Allstate | $33,371.80 | USAA | $4,294.61 |
| Michigan | Melvindale | $16,544.22 | Allstate | $28,635.20 | USAA | $4,904.33 |
Michigan recently passed new car insurance laws which will go into affect in 2020, so we’ll keep you posted on how that affects rates.
The 10 Least Expensive Cities in America
| State | City | Average by City | Most Expensive Company | Most Expensive Rate | Cheapest Company | Cheapest Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | East Lexington | $2,018.13 | Allstate | $3,002.04 | USAA | $1,638.89 |
| Virginia | Broadway | $2,034.01 | Allstate | $3,017.99 | USAA | $1,624.96 |
| Virginia | Blacksburg | $2,035.11 | Allstate | $3,021.92 | USAA | $1,568.22 |
| Virginia | Massanutten | $2,036.30 | Allstate | $2,998.27 | USAA | $1,624.96 |
| Virginia | Linville | $2,037.09 | Allstate | $3,017.99 | USAA | $1,624.96 |
| Virginia | Timberville | $2,038.95 | Allstate | $3,017.99 | USAA | $1,624.96 |
| Virginia | Fishersville | $2,039.10 | Allstate | $3,046.63 | USAA | $1,631.56 |
| Virginia | Buena Vista | $2,039.40 | Allstate | $3,002.04 | USAA | $1,638.89 |
| Virginia | Lacey Spring | $2,041.03 | Allstate | $2,998.27 | USAA | $1,624.96 |
| Virginia | Christiansburg | $2,042.79 | Allstate | $3,021.92 | GEICO | $1,665.52 |
Again the cheapest cities are in a single state. What that tells us is that car insurance which is state regulated is affect disproportionately by the kinds of laws your state legislates.
Why Does Your Zipcode or City Change Your Rate?
Location is essential when getting a car insurance quote. You can move mere miles and it can drastically change your insurance rate.
Insurance carriers rate based on a lot of information, but your location is a big factor when determining your rate.
Your zipcode holds a wealth of knowledge for insurers. Companies can look at key data like vandalism reports, car thefts, and claim totals. This information tells them what the likelihood of you needing to file a claim.
What else determines your car insurance rate?
Why do some cities cost more?
More insurance fraud
Higher taxes
More stolen cars
Higher cost of living
More fatal crashes
Higher crime rate
More drunk drivers
Higher population
More trafficd congestion
Additional Car Insurance Factors
Many things go into how car insurance carriers determine rates. Location is a big one, but there are many more factors that go into getting that number.
Your driving record is a big one too. Ever had that sinking feeling of blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror? We have. Not only does it cost you fines and court fees, but it may also affect your insurance rate.
Filing claims and a record filed with violations will definitely get you a higher rate, but the conviction that will get you the steepest hike in your insurance bill is driving under the influence.
Demographics like age, marital status, and income are also asked on insurance applications. Why? Because these are all things insurance carriers look at to determine your rate. A 17-year-old teen is going to get a much higher rate than a 60-year-old mature driver.
The amount of coverage will also change your rate. If you choose state minimum limits your rate will be a lot lower than the driver that opts to purchase higher rates. Chances are though if you get into an accident, you will want that higher coverage.
These all factors we will look at in each city guide. We will break down the rates of the largest companies writing in the state to show you how they measure up in your zip code.
Driving in Your City
Are you new to your city and feel lost when trying to get around town? Maybe you try to go downtown and can’t find parking or do not know if your city has Uber or Lyft. We won’t only give you information on your insurance, but we will help you navigate your city and make living there easier.
We will look at busy highways and when you need to have money ready for toll roads. If you want to avoid driving for a night out with friends, we also have a list of all the ridesharing companies available in your city.
Hate traffic? So do we. Bigger metro-areas have a bad reputation for bumper to bumper traffic and no one has time to sit in a parking lot when rushing to work. We will look at data from the biggest traffic reporting sites and give you the lowdown on when traffic is the worst and which roads are the busiest.
Crime is another topic we will touch on when reviewing your city. We want you to have cheaper insurance rates with a lower crime rate in your zip code, but we also want you to feel safe in your neighborhood. We will list the safest neighborhoods and give your crime stats for your city.
Roadway fatalities in another way we try to keep you safe. Knowing when and where accidents happen can make you more aware and cautious when driving.
We want you insured for the worst-case scenario so if it happens you can get back on the road. If you live in an area with high flooding or an area of high crime, we want you to be prepared and know which coverages you should check out for your vehicle.
The Bottom Line
Price is usually the bottom line when it comes to purchasing your insurance policy. How much is it going to cost?
Well, if you live in Detriot, you may spend more on your annual car insurance than the price of your car. That’s right, Detriot averages a whopping $26,301.11 in annual insurance premiums. While someone living in East Lexington, Virginia, pays less than ten percent of that number at $2,018.13 annually.
Our goal is to find the cheapest rate on your insurance without compromising your coverage. We want to help you get quotes, buy insurance, and back on the road with confidence and more money in your pocket.
We have gathered data from all over the country and broke down the information for some of the biggest metro areas in the United States.
So take a look below and find your city and get started on finding the best, and cheapest, auto insurance.