The average driver in Washington pays about $1,235 a year for full coverage — about 14% less than the US average of $1,438. That ranks Washington #31 of 51 states (mid-pack). The car you drive then shifts it: a cheap-to-insure model can land near $593, a high-loss one well over $9,095.
Washington insurance cost by coverage
Average Washington premium split by coverage type — liability is required, full coverage adds collision + comprehensive.
Minimum car insurance required in Washington
Washington legally requires at least 25/50/10 in liability coverage — $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident, and $10,000 property damage. These are legal minimums — most drivers carry more to fully protect themselves. Buying used here? Check the car first — look it up by its Washington 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 Washington
Estimated annual premium in Washington, 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 Washington
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Washington insurance cost by year
Washington premiums are up about +7% since 2019. Average Washington premium by year:
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Car insurance cost in Washington's largest cities
Rates vary within Washington by city and ZIP — dense metros like Seattle run above the state average, while smaller towns run below. Estimated typical premium in Washington's biggest cities:
| City | Est. typical / yr | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $1,359/yr | +10% urban |
| Spokane | $1,321/yr | +7% urban |
| Tacoma | $1,297/yr | +5% urban |
| Vancouver | $1,284/yr | +4% urban |
| Bellevue | $1,260/yr | +2% urban |
| Kent | $1,247/yr | ≈ state avg |
| Everett | $1,235/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.
Washington car insurance — frequently asked
How much is car insurance in Washington?
The average is about $1,235/yr ($103/mo) for full coverage — 14% below the US average. Your exact rate depends on your car, age and record.
What is the minimum car insurance required in Washington?
Washington requires at least 25/50/10 liability — $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident and $10,000 property damage.
Is car insurance expensive in Washington?
Washington ranks #31 of 51 states (mid-pack). At $1,235/yr it is below the national average of $1,438.
What is the cheapest car to insure in Washington?
On our data, low-loss models like the Chevrolet Express are cheapest to insure in Washington — around $593/yr.
How much is car insurance per month in Washington?
About $103/month for a typical car with full coverage — less for cheap-to-insure models, more for high-performance ones.