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.
Massachusetts insurance cost by coverage
Average Massachusetts premium split by coverage type — liability is required, full coverage adds collision + comprehensive.
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. Buying used here? Check the car first — look it up by its Massachusetts license plate.
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.
Cheapest cars to insure in Massachusetts
Estimated annual premium in Massachusetts, cheapest first — state average × each car's real HLDI loss index. See the full cheapest cars to insure nationally.
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Most expensive cars to insure in Massachusetts
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Massachusetts insurance cost by year
Massachusetts premiums are up about +12% since 2019. Average Massachusetts premium by year:
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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:
| City | Est. typical / yr | vs 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 |
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.
Massachusetts car insurance — frequently asked
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.