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How much car insurance costs in Massachusetts

The average driver in Massachusetts pays about $1,413 a year for full coverage — about 2% less than the US average of $1,438. That ranks Massachusetts #18 of 51 states (mid-pack). The car you drive then shifts it: a cheap-to-insure model can land near $678, a high-loss one well over $10,405.

STATE AVG
$1,413
Massachusetts average / year
RANK
#18
of 51 states
VS US
-2%
vs US average
MONTHLY
$118
per month (typical)
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Massachusetts insurance cost by coverage

Average Massachusetts premium split by coverage type — liability is required, full coverage adds collision + comprehensive.

FIG.01
01
Liability-onlyper year$710
02
Collisionper year$520
03
Comprehensiveper year$183
04
Full coverage (combined)per year$1,413
TOP 4·UNIT avg $/yr·SOURCE NAIC 2023
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Minimum car insurance required in Massachusetts

Massachusetts legally requires at least 25/50/30 in liability coverage — $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident, and $30,000 property damage. PIP is required. Uninsured-motorist coverage is required. These are legal minimums — most drivers carry more to fully protect themselves.

MIN REQUIRED
$25,000
bodily injury / person
MIN REQUIRED
$50,000
bodily injury / accident
MIN REQUIRED
$30,000
property damage
REQUIRED
PIP
injury protection required
REQUIRED
UM
uninsured motorist required

Minimum coverage is the cheapest to buy, but it may not cover a serious crash — full coverage adds collision and comprehensive for your own car.

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Cheapest cars to insure in Massachusetts

Estimated annual premium in Massachusetts, cheapest first — state average × each car's real HLDI loss index.

FIG.02
01
Chevrolet Express48% of avg$678
02
Smart Fortwo49% of avg$694
03
Mini Cooper Roadster62% of avg$872
04
Volvo S60 Cross Country63% of avg$886
05
Buick Rendezvous65% of avg$921
06
Subaru Forester66% of avg$930
07
Buick Terraza66% of avg$934
08
Ford E-35066% of avg$934
09
GMC Acadia67% of avg$941
10
Mini Cooper67% of avg$942
11
Subaru Outback67% of avg$942
12
GMC Savana67% of avg$944
TOP 12·UNIT est. $/yr in MA·SOURCE NAIC × HLDI
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Most expensive cars to insure in Massachusetts

The priciest cars to insure in Massachusetts — powerful, theft-prone and costly to repair.

FIG.03
01
McLaren 720S736% of avg$10,405
02
Bentley Continental695% of avg$9,815
03
Ferrari 458 Italia655% of avg$9,255
04
BMW i8617% of avg$8,711
05
Aston Martin DBX589% of avg$8,321
06
Aston Martin Vantage576% of avg$8,137
07
Lamborghini Huracan573% of avg$8,101
08
Bentley Flying Spur536% of avg$7,577
09
McLaren 570S484% of avg$6,839
10
Audi R8478% of avg$6,757
11
Ferrari Roma466% of avg$6,589
12
Maserati Granturismo455% of avg$6,433
TOP 12·UNIT est. $/yr in MA·SOURCE NAIC × HLDI
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Massachusetts insurance cost by year

Massachusetts premiums are up about +12% since 2019. Average Massachusetts premium by year:

FIG.04
YearMassachusetts avg / yr
2023$1,413/yr
2022$1,251/yr
2021$1,235/yr
2020$1,248/yr
2019$1,262/yr
ROWS 5·SOURCE NAIC

Car insurance cost in Massachusetts's largest cities

Rates vary within Massachusetts by city and ZIP — dense metros like Boston run above the state average, while smaller towns run below. Estimated typical premium in Massachusetts's biggest cities:

FIG.06
CityEst. typical / yrvs state avg
Boston$1,554/yr+10% urban
Worcester$1,512/yr+7% urban
Springfield$1,484/yr+5% urban
Cambridge$1,470/yr+4% urban
Lowell$1,441/yr+2% urban
Brockton$1,427/yr≈ state avg
Quincy$1,413/yr≈ state avg
ROWS 7·SOURCE estimated · NAIC state avg

City figures are estimates — urban areas trend above the state average; your exact rate depends on your ZIP, car and record. Use the calculator above for your specific car.

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Massachusetts car insurance — FAQ

How much is car insurance in Massachusetts?
The average is about $1,413/yr ($118/mo) for full coverage — 2% below the US average. Your exact rate depends on your car, age and record.
What is the minimum car insurance required in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts requires at least 25/50/30 liability — $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident and $30,000 property damage, plus PIP, plus uninsured-motorist coverage.
Is car insurance expensive in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts ranks #18 of 51 states (mid-pack). At $1,413/yr it is below the national average of $1,438.
What is the cheapest car to insure in Massachusetts?
On our data, low-loss models like the Chevrolet Express are cheapest to insure in Massachusetts — around $678/yr.
How much is car insurance per month in Massachusetts?
About $118/month for a typical car with full coverage — less for cheap-to-insure models, more for high-performance ones.
Massachusetts premium from NAIC state average data (2023); per-model estimates combine the state average with each car's HLDI insurance-loss index. State averages reflect all drivers; your quote varies with car, age, record, credit and coverage. For research, not a quote. Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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