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Is Washington State auto insurance typically higher than California?

Yes, in general Washington State's auto insurance rates are higher than the State of California. You can compare this month's average premiums in every state (including CA and WA), compared to the national average cost of car insurance.

You can review the CarInsurance.com Premium Index - CPI at any time to learn more about trends and tools to see the cost of car insurance.

Currently, the CPI study reports the lowest average annual car insurance rates quoted to consumers that compare rates at CarInsurance.com. CPI includes rates that consumers viewed, but didn't necessarily purchase. In 2009, rates come from auto insurance quotes consumers receive from over a dozen of the nation's leading auto insurers in 49 states and the District of Columbia. CarInsurance.com provides car insurance quotes to consumers that visit the website or call our licensed agents for a quote. CarInsurance.com has grown from one state in 2004 to nationwide in 2009. Data may not be available for all states for each year. While CPI is a broad indicator of pricing activity in the personal auto insurance marketplace, it is not a comprehensive index as it reflects only the quotes of companies CarInsurance.com represents in the 49 states plus the District of Columbia.

CarInsurance.com's pricing report for 2007 showed the average annual premium in California at $1,571. The average auto insurance premium paid in Washington on CarInsurance.com for 2007 was $1,750. In 2008, the California CarInsurance.com Average Premium report was at $1,705 and Washington was $1,627.

Insurance pricing fluctuates and goes through cycles.

Keep in mind that auto insurance is more expensive in urban areas because of the higher density of traffic, increased likelihood of theft and vandalism, and greater incidence of fraud. Los Angeles, CA comes up with an average cost of $3027 and ranks within the top 5 most expensive cities to insure a vehicle.

Whether you need insurance for either Washington or California, follow this link for instant car insurance quotes.

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