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 $2,676 per year, which is 16.2% more than the U.S. average rate of $2,276. Per month, Massachussets car insurance costs around $223 for full coverage.
Average car insurance rates for a few of the more popular vehicles include the Chevrolet Equinox at an average of $2,464 per year, the Nissan Sentra at $2,452, the Hyundai Elantra at $2,906, the Nissan Altima at $2,898, and the Honda CR-V at $2,280 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 October 24, 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
$4,556
$380
$500
$5,382
$449
$250
$6,260
$522
30
$1,000
$2,392
$199
$500
$2,852
$238
$250
$3,334
$278
40
$1,000
$2,252
$188
$500
$2,676
$223
$250
$3,118
$260
50
$1,000
$2,002
$167
$500
$2,370
$198
$250
$2,752
$229
60
$1,000
$1,878
$157
$500
$2,220
$185
$250
$2,576
$215
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 October 24, 2025
As shown in the above chart, the average cost of auto insurance for 2024 model year vehicles in Massachusetts ranges from $1,878 per year for a 60-year-old driver with a policy with high deductibles to $6,260 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 $157 to $522 per month.
Is car insurance expensive in Massachusetts?
When compared to states that share a border, Massachusetts car insurance rates are 26.9% more expensive than Vermont, 4.4% cheaper than New York, 9.3% cheaper than Rhode Island, 1.5% cheaper than Connecticut, and 31.7% more expensive than New Hampshire.
When compared to the rest of the states in the Northeast region, average car insurance quotes in Massachusetts are 37.8% more expensive than Maine, 8.8% more expensive than Pennsylvania, 11.1% more expensive than Maryland, and 7.6% 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 October 24, 2025.
Average Car Insurance Cost in Massachusetts Compared to Northeast Region
Northeast Region States
Average Annual Premium
Cost Difference
Maine
$1,826
-$850
New Hampshire
$1,944
-$732
Vermont
$2,042
-$634
Maryland
$2,394
-$282
Pennsylvania
$2,450
-$226
Massachusetts
$2,676
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Connecticut
$2,716
$40
Delaware
$2,756
$80
New York
$2,796
$120
New Jersey
$2,886
$210
Rhode Island
$2,936
$260
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 October 24, 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 11.1% more expensive than Texas, 10.7% more expensive than Oregon, 7.5% cheaper than California, 14.9% more expensive than Illinois, and 11.9% 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 October 24, 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
$2,456
$205
Midsize SUV
$2,640
$220
Compact Car
$2,642
$220
Minivan
$2,646
$221
Midsize Pickup
$2,700
$225
Midsize Car
$2,726
$227
Compact Luxury SUV
$2,900
$242
Compact Luxury Car
$2,942
$245
Large SUV
$2,952
$246
Half-ton Pickup
$2,966
$247
Heavy Duty Pickup
$3,078
$257
Midsize Luxury SUV
$3,176
$265
Midsize Luxury Car
$3,280
$273
Sports Car
$3,678
$307
Large Car
$3,846
$321
Large Luxury SUV
$4,140
$345
Large Luxury Car
$4,278
$357
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 October 24, 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 $1,974 per year, the Toyota GR Corolla at $2,322 per year, the Kia K5 at $2,578 per year, the Honda Passport at $2,130 per year, the Chrysler 300 at $2,546 per year, the Chevrolet Tahoe at $2,512 per year, the Chevrolet Colorado at $2,356 per year, and the Nissan Titan at $2,502 per year.
For luxury cars and SUVs, the cheapest insurance rates in Massachusetts can be found on the Acura Integra at $2,378 per year, the Acura RDX at $2,234 per year, the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 at $2,752 per year, the Jaguar E-Pace at $2,500 per year, the Audi A5 at $3,178 per year, and the Infiniti QX80 at $2,998 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 October 24, 2025
Top 75 cheapest vehicles to insure in Massachusetts with the Subaru Crosstrek ranking first at $1,974 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 October 24, 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
$1,974
$165
Mazda CX-5
$2,180
$182
Honda CR-V
$2,280
$190
Nissan Rogue
$2,404
$200
Ford Escape
$2,440
$203
Nissan Sentra
$2,452
$204
Toyota RAV4
$2,466
$206
Chevrolet Traverse
$2,496
$208
Toyota Corolla
$2,606
$217
Kia Forte
$2,610
$218
Hyundai Santa Fe
$2,704
$225
Toyota Tacoma
$2,708
$226
Toyota Camry
$2,874
$240
Ford Mustang
$2,940
$245
GMC Sierra
$2,954
$246
Chevrolet Silverado
$2,958
$247
Ford F150
$2,994
$250
Jeep Wrangler
$3,054
$255
Ram Truck
$3,092
$258
Chevrolet Corvette
$3,706
$309
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 October 24, 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.