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CPI Graphic CarInsurance.com Premium Index (CPI)

October 2009 shows a slight decrease in average auto insurance rates nationwide. U.S. Annual Auto Insurance Premiums Averaged $1,655 in October 2009! The national average cost of car insurance in 2009 to date is $1,780 which is 11.25% higher than 2008's car insurance rates. You can learn more by comparing the average car insurance premiums in your state.

CarInsurance.com Premium Index - National Average - Past Year
The CPI for the last 12 months shows the national average of car insurance premiums. We have seen some fluctuations, but the trend is steady.

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State Average Premium Change From September-2009 to October-2009

Auto insurance rates fluctuate monthly. This map shows the difference in average premiums by state. You can see how some states saw an increase this month, while others saw a decrease.


State Average Premium Changes & Trends

CarInsurance.com State Premium Trend Tool shows the state premium trends. It shows the change of premium over the past few months in each sta It shows the change of premium over the past few months in each state.

StateAverageTrendMonthly TrendStateAverageTrendMonthly Trend
Alaska$2,473Up4 % Montana$1,590Down16 %
Alabama$1,344Up4 % North Carolina$1,524Down2 %
Arkansas$1,274Up2 % North Dakota*Down*
Arizona$1,646Up1 % Nebraska$1,398Up20 %
California$1,503Down3 % New Hampshire$1,659Up9 %
Colorado$1,491Down8 % New Jersey$2,578Down1 %
Connecticut$2,096Down6 % New Mexico$1,748Up3 %
District of Columbia*Down*Nevada$1,943Up3 %
Delaware$2,299Down2 % New York$2,383Up4 %
Florida$1,544Down1 % Ohio$1,316Down5 %
Georgia$1,501Down7 % Oklahoma$1,989Down2 %
Hawaii$1,315Up5 % Oregon$1,656Up6 %
Iowa$1,143Down3 % Pennsylvania$1,924Down2 %
Idaho$1,469Up15 % Rhode Island$2,406No Change0 %
Illinois$1,251Down4 % South Carolina$1,601Down4 %
Indiana$1,612Down2 % South Dakota*Down*
Kansas$1,785Up2 % Tennessee$1,539Down5 %
Kentucky$2,005Up3 % Texas$1,692Up4 %
Louisiana$2,169Down8 % Utah$1,454Down7 %
Maryland$2,270Down7 % Virginia$1,427Up1 %
Maine$1,447Down1 % Vermont*Up*
Michigan$2,135Up1 % Washington$1,753Up3 %
Minnesota$1,800Up4 % Wisconsin$1,419Up5 %
Missouri$1,555Down5 % West Virginia$1,827Down3 %
Mississippi$1,248Down5 % Wyoming*Up*
NA-CarInsurance.com did not offer quotes during this entire period.
*-Indicates insufficient data to meet CPI's study criteria, for informational purposes only.

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