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15+ years in content creation
7+ years in business and financial services content
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30+ years in media, PR, and content creation
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Car insurance rates edged up only slightly in May, despite market volatility and tariff concerns. The national average rate for full-coverage car insurance rose from $195 per month to $196 per month, according to Insurify data. The national average liability rate also rose from $105 per month to $107.
Average cost of car insurance by state as of June 2025
Insurance rates can vary greatly based on location, which influences factors like exposure to extreme weather, repair costs, traffic congestion, and vehicle crime rates.
For most states, rates stayed steady, with fluctuations of only a few dollars or less. But some areas saw bigger jumps, like Delaware (liability only), New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
New York, Mississippi, and Arkansas saw big rate decreases.
Here are the monthly averages for full and liability coverage across the country.
State
Full
Liability
National
$196
$107
Alabama
$139
$61
Arizona
$169
$94
Arkansas
$199
$102
California
$232
$99
Colorado
$213
$100
Connecticut
$324
$207
Delaware
$244
$174
Florida
$225
$155
Georgia
$254
$165
Idaho
$120
$66
Illinois
$167
$83
Indiana
$140
$74
Iowa
$120
$56
Kansas
$158
$80
Kentucky
$209
$128
Louisiana
$228
$122
Maine
$148
$82
Maryland
$324
$208
Massachusetts
$165
$102
Michigan
$246
$169
Minnesota
$186
$101
Mississippi
$167
$74
Missouri
$190
$97
Montana
$159
$75
Nebraska
$162
$79
Nevada
$278
$179
New Hampshire
$106
$57
New Jersey
$208
$153
New Mexico
$151
$68
New York
$403
$316
North Carolina
$91
$60
North Dakota
$129
$77
Ohio
$128
$73
Oklahoma
$180
$88
Oregon
$154
$98
Pennsylvania
$168
$95
Rhode Island
$216
$133
South Carolina
$257
$174
South Dakota
$132
$59
Tennessee
$145
$72
Texas
$231
$125
Utah
$167
$107
Vermont
$146
$64
Virginia
$189
$114
Washington
$175
$90
Washington, D.C.
$342
$234
West Virginia
$156
$81
Wisconsin
$128
$66
Wyoming
$115
$56
All rates displayed in the table are averages of Insurify price data through the end of May 2025. Full-coverage rates represent two-year rolling medians for most states. Liability-only rates — and full-coverage prices for Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Vermont — represent one-year rolling medians.
5 states with the highest car insurance rates as of June 2025
New York was the most expensive state for car insurance in May, retaining its placement from the month before. But the Empire State’s average rates did drop significantly from the previous month.
Washington, D.C., and Maryland continue to rank among the most expensive places, while Connecticut and Nevada hold steady in fourth and fifth place.
State
Overall Average
Average Quote: Liability Only
Average Quote: Full Coverage
New York
$360
$316
$403
Washington, D.C.
$288
$234
$342
Maryland
$266
$208
$324
Connecticut
$265
$207
$324
Nevada
$229
$179
$278
All rates displayed in the table are averages of Insurify price data through the end of May 2025. Full-coverage rates represent two-year rolling medians for most states. Liability-only rates — and full-coverage prices for Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Vermont — represent one-year rolling medians.
5 states with the lowest car insurance rates as of June 2025
North Carolina retains the top position as the cheapest state for car insurance, with both liability and full-coverage rates well below the national averages of $105 and $195, respectively. Most states remain in the same position as last month, though Idaho replaces South Dakota among the top five.
Here are the states with the lowest rates in May.
State
Overall Average
Average Quote: Liability Only
Average Quote: Full Coverage
North Carolina
$76
$60
$91
New Hampshire
$81
$57
$106
Wyoming
$85
$56
$115
Iowa
$88
$56
$120
Idaho
$93
$66
$120
All rates displayed in the table are averages of Insurify price data through the end of May 2025. Full-coverage rates represent two-year rolling medians for most states. Liability-only rates — and full-coverage prices for Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Vermont — represent one-year rolling medians.
Factors that affect car insurance rates
Car insurance rates can vary significantly among drivers based on many factors that insurers use to estimate risk. Some common rating factors include:
Driving history: Insurers consider whether a driver has a clean record or infractions such as speeding, driving under the influence, or causing an accident.
Age: Driving experience and accident risks closely correlate with age, actuarial data shows.
Gender: Statistically, women are less likely to cause accidents and engage in risky behaviors, like aggressive driving.
Location: Where a policyholder lives and drives affects their exposure to risk factors such as extreme weather, vehicle crime rates, and accident rates.
Credit history: Actuarial data indicates drivers with better credit are less likely to file car insurance claims than those with poor credit.
Vehicle make and model: Vehicles that are less expensive or have multiple safety features cost less to insure.
Vehicle usage: Driving fewer miles per year reduces a vehicle’s exposure to the day-to-day risks of driving.
Vehicle equipment: Safety features like lane-keeping assist and blind-spot warning can help decrease the risk of accidents.
Coverage type: Generally, liability-only coverage costs less than full-coverage car insurance.
Coverage limits: The amount of coverage you buy affects annual premiums; minimum coverage is typically the cheapest but doesn’t offer enough financial protection for most drivers.
Deductible: A higher collision and comprehensive coverage deductible (liability coverage has no deductible) reduces rates since the insurer assumes less risk for the cost of repairs.
How to save on car insurance
Insurify’s 2025 car insurance report projects the average cost of car insurance will rise by 5% this year.
Every state except New Hampshire requires drivers to carry at least a minimum amount of liability coverage. Insurance professionals recommend buying more coverage for greater financial protection in at-fault accidents. And if a driver leases or finances a vehicle, the leasing company or lender will require them to buy full-coverage car insurance.
Drivers can take steps to reduce the cost of car insurance, including:
Drive safely. Avoid speeding, hard braking, distracted driving, and other risky driving behaviors that could cause a claim.
Look for discounts. Most insurers offer discounts, such as good student or multi-car discounts, that can help reduce premiums.
Increase the deductible. A higher collision and comprehensive deductible typically leads to lower rates.
Adjust coverages. Liability-only coverage is the cheapest insurance available, and minimum coverage is the cheapest liability option. But drivers should be careful and buy enough coverage to adequately protect themselves financially.
Comparison shop. Drivers should compare rates from multiple companies every time their policy comes up for renewal.
Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 97 million rates from car insurance applications in Insurify’s proprietary database to calculate the premium averages displayed on this page. These premiums are real quotes that come directly from Insurify’s 50+ partner insurance companies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. All premium averages reflect the cost of car insurance for drivers between the ages of 20 and 70 with a clean driving record and average or better credit.
For most states, full-coverage premium prices represent two-year rolling medians in order to manage extreme market volatility seen over the past few years as insurance companies have sought substantial rate increase approvals and deprioritized writing new policies in the face of rapidly rising costs.
Liability-only premium prices — as well as full-coverage prices in Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Vermont — represent one-year rolling medians.
Liability-only premium averages correspond to policies with the following coverage limits:
Bodily injury limits between state-minimum rates and $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident
Property damage limits between $10,000 and $50,000
No additional coverage
Full-coverage premium averages correspond to the same bodily injury and property damage limits in addition to:
Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible
Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible
For full-coverage historical data, please visit Insurify’s Auto Insurance Data Center. Data housed in the Data Center dates back to 2021 and represents the median yearly cost of full coverage for drivers between the ages of 20 and 70 with a clean driving record and average or better credit. Monthly prices are two-year rolling medians in order to manage extreme market volatility seen over the past few years as insurance companies have sought substantial rate increase approvals and deprioritized writing new policies in the face of rapidly rising costs.
Chris SchaferDeputy Managing Editor, News and Marketing Content
Chris is Insurify’s Senior Editor for home insurance. He’s a seasoned writer/editor with past experience across myriad industries, including insurance, SAS, finance, Medicare, logistics, marketing/advertising, and many more. He is passionate about breaking down complex subject material to make important information accessible to everyone.
Chris began his career as a journalist, managing two weekly newspapers, then moving into marketing and content marketing roles. Before joining Insurify, Chris served as the content strategy manager at Siteimprove and as the content manager at Brandpoint, where he managed a team of content creators.
Away from work, Chris is an active hockey player and proud father of two rambunctious little girls. Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in mass communications from the University of Minnesota.
Evelyn PimplaskarEditor-in-Chief, Director of Content
10+ years in insurance and personal finance content
30+ years in media, PR, and content creation
Evelyn leads Insurify’s content team. She’s passionate about creating empowering content to help people transform their financial lives and make sound insurance-buying decisions.
John leads Insurify’s copy desk, helping ensure the accuracy and readability of Insurify’s content. He’s a licensed agent specializing in home and car insurance topics.