The average cost of car insurance in the United States is $1,771 per year for full coverage. However, the exact cost of coverage varies from person to person, so if you’re wondering, “how much is car insurance for me,” you’ll need to do a little more research.
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The average cost of car insurance in the U.S. is $1,771 for full coverage and $545 for minimum coverage, but car insurance rating factors, like where you live, your driving history and different life events will impact your rates.
Mariah Posey is an auto and homeowners insurance writer and editor for Bankrate.com. She aims to make the insurance journey as convenient as possible by keeping the reader at the forefront of her mind in her work.