When compared to Northeast states, Massachusetts ranks sixth out of 11 states, and the state ranks 38th out of all 50 states for cheapest overall car insurance rates.
What is average car insurance cost in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the average cost of car insurance is $2,634 per year, which is 17% more than the U.S. average rate of $2,221. Per month, Massachussets car insurance costs around $220 for full coverage.
Average car insurance rates for a few of the more popular vehicles include the Chevrolet Equinox at an average of $2,422 per year, the Nissan Sentra at $2,410, the Hyundai Elantra at $2,858, the Nissan Altima at $2,852, and the Honda CR-V at $2,242 per year.
The chart below shows average auto insurance cost in Massachusetts for 2024 model year vehicles and different driver ages and policy deductible amounts.
Figure 1: Average full-coverage car insurance premium in Massachusetts for different ages of drivers. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.
Data Methodology: Average premiums are based on all 2024 model year vehicles. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision coverage is included as well as UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premiums are averaged across all Massachusetts Zip Codes.
Average Car Insurance Cost in Massachusetts
Driver Age
Deductible
Annual Premium
Cost Per Month
20
$1,000
$4,482
$374
$500
$5,296
$441
$250
$6,156
$513
30
$1,000
$2,354
$196
$500
$2,810
$234
$250
$3,282
$274
40
$1,000
$2,216
$185
$500
$2,634
$220
$250
$3,070
$256
50
$1,000
$1,972
$164
$500
$2,332
$194
$250
$2,708
$226
60
$1,000
$1,844
$154
$500
$2,182
$182
$250
$2,534
$211
Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all Massachusetts Zip Codes. Updated June 26, 2025
As shown in the above chart, the average cost of auto insurance for 2024 model year vehicles in Massachusetts ranges from $1,844 per year for a 60-year-old driver with a policy with high deductibles to $6,156 per year for a 20-year-old driver with low physical damage deductibles. From a monthly standpoint, the average cost for the driver ages in the chart above ranges from $154 to $513 per month.
Is car insurance expensive in Massachusetts?
When compared to states that share a border, Massachusetts car insurance rates are 27.5% more expensive than Vermont, 4.4% cheaper than New York, 9.3% cheaper than Rhode Island, 1.5% cheaper than Connecticut, and 32.5% more expensive than New Hampshire.
When compared to the rest of the states in the Northeast region, average car insurance quotes in Massachusetts are 38.5% more expensive than Maine, 9% more expensive than Pennsylvania, 11.3% more expensive than Maryland, and 7.7% cheaper than New Jersey.
The chart below shows how average auto insurance cost in Massachusetts compares to the rest of the states in the Northeast region.
Figure 2: Average cost of car insurance in Massachusetts compared to other Northeast region states. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.
Average Car Insurance Cost in Massachusetts Compared to Northeast Region
Northeast Region States
Average Annual Premium
Cost Difference
Maine
$1,784
-$850
New Hampshire
$1,898
-$736
Vermont
$1,998
-$636
Maryland
$2,352
-$282
Pennsylvania
$2,406
-$228
Massachusetts
$2,634
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Connecticut
$2,674
$40
Delaware
$2,716
$82
New York
$2,752
$118
New Jersey
$2,844
$210
Rhode Island
$2,892
$258
Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all 2024 model year vehicles and also for all Massachusetts Zip Codes. Updated June 27, 2025
Car insurance in Massachusetts ranks 38th out of all 50 U.S. states for affordability. When compared to states in other parts of the country, the average cost is 11.4% more expensive than Texas, 11% more expensive than Oregon, 7.6% cheaper than California, 15.2% more expensive than Illinois, and 12.3% more expensive than Arizona.
Massachusetts car insurance rates by vehicle segment
When comparing car insurance rates, it’s often useful to be able to compare rates from a broader segment level. This lets consumers know if one type of vehicle generally has cheaper or more expensive car insurance than another.
For example, if you are considering buying either a minivan or SUV, it would be helpful to know that on average, minivan insurance costs around $350 less per year than a large SUV in Massachusetts.
Figure 3: Car insurance average cost by automotive segment in Massachusetts. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.
Data Methodology: Car insurance premium by automotive segment is based on 2024 model year vehicles. The rated driver is a 40-year-old male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and rates are averaged for all Massachusetts Zip Codes.
Car Insurance Rates by Automotive Segment in Massachusetts
Automotive Segment
Annual Premium
Cost Per Month
Compact SUV
$2,418
$202
Midsize SUV
$2,598
$217
Minivan
$2,602
$217
Compact Car
$2,602
$217
Midsize Pickup
$2,656
$221
Midsize Car
$2,682
$224
Compact Luxury SUV
$2,854
$238
Compact Luxury Car
$2,894
$241
Large SUV
$2,906
$242
Half-ton Pickup
$2,918
$243
Heavy Duty Pickup
$3,028
$252
Midsize Luxury SUV
$3,124
$260
Midsize Luxury Car
$3,226
$269
Sports Car
$3,618
$302
Large Car
$3,784
$315
Large Luxury SUV
$4,074
$340
Large Luxury Car
$4,210
$351
Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all 2024 model year vehicles and also for all Massachusetts Zip Codes. Updated June 26, 2025
What is the cheapest car insurance in Massachusetts?
Vehicle models that have the cheapest car insurance rates in their respective segments are the Subaru Crosstrek at $1,944 per year, the Toyota GR Corolla at $2,286 per year, the Kia K5 at $2,536 per year, the Honda Passport at $2,096 per year, the Chrysler 300 at $2,506 per year, the Chevrolet Tahoe at $2,470 per year, the Chevrolet Colorado at $2,318 per year, and the Nissan Titan at $2,462 per year.
For luxury cars and SUVs, the cheapest insurance rates in Massachusetts can be found on the Acura Integra at $2,340 per year, the Acura RDX at $2,200 per year, the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 at $2,706 per year, the Jaguar E-Pace at $2,460 per year, the Audi A5 at $3,126 per year, and the Infiniti QX80 at $2,950 per year.
The table below ranks the overall top 75 cheapest vehicles to insure in Massachusetts from the 2024 model year. Vehicles are chosen from all segments including luxury models.
Top 75 Cheapest Car Insurance Rates in Massachusetts
Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle and also for all Massachusetts Zip Codes. Updated June 26, 2025
Top 75 cheapest vehicles to insure in Massachusetts with the Subaru Crosstrek ranking first at $1,944 per year
Massachusetts car insurance rates for popular vehicles
Often the most popular vehicles are not necessarily the cheapest to insure. In the case of Massachusetts and our top 75 rankings above, only the first 11 models in the chart below made the cheap ratings above.
Figure 4: Average cost to insure popular 2024 model year vehicles in Massachusetts. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.
Data Methodology: Average car insurance cost is based on 2024 model year vehicles with safe driver and claim-free discounts applied. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Rates are averaged for all Massachusetts Zip Codes.
Massachusetts Car Insurance Rates for Popular Vehicles
Make/Model
Annual Premium
Cost Per Month
Subaru Crosstrek
$1,944
$162
Mazda CX-5
$2,146
$179
Honda CR-V
$2,242
$187
Nissan Rogue
$2,364
$197
Ford Escape
$2,400
$200
Nissan Sentra
$2,410
$201
Toyota RAV4
$2,428
$202
Chevrolet Traverse
$2,456
$205
Toyota Corolla
$2,564
$214
Kia Forte
$2,568
$214
Toyota Tacoma
$2,664
$222
Hyundai Santa Fe
$2,676
$223
Toyota Camry
$2,828
$236
Ford Mustang
$2,892
$241
GMC Sierra
$2,904
$242
Chevrolet Silverado
$2,910
$243
Ford F150
$2,944
$245
Jeep Wrangler
$3,004
$250
Ram Truck
$3,044
$254
Chevrolet Corvette
$3,642
$304
Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2024 model year and also for all Massachusetts Zip Codes. Updated June 27, 2025
Average insurance rates by city
Average annual and monthly car insurance quotes are listed below for some of the more populated cities in Massachusetts. Click on any city to view rate information including overall averages, rate comparisons, and the rankings of the top cheapest vehicles to insure by automotive segment.