One of the lesser discussed fees of car ownership is auto insurance, which is mandatory in almost every state. These fees can really dig a hole in your budget and are more cumbersome than ever as prices have been surging in recent years.
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How much do drivers in the biggest cities in the U.S. pay on average for car insurance? New research by The Zebra broke it down. For a more comprehensive look, we also examined how these cities tend to do in terms of road safety. Spoiler alert: Most are not very safe!
Keep reading to see just how much it costs to insure your car in the top 50 metros.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
This city of roughly 558,000 people is known for its booming aerospace, biospace and renewable energy industries, respectively.
On the other hand, Albuquerque isn’t exactly known for its hospitable roads. The city ranked No. 2 (second to Memphis) as the least safe driving city in 2023, according to a study by U.S. News and World Report.
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Atlanta
With around 511,000 residents, the metro area of Atlanta is home to 13 Fortune 500 and 24 Fortune 1,000 headquarters.
But this can be a dangerous city for drivers. According to the…