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Get Cheap Car Insurance in Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA

We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in Mid Wilshire save up to 33.7% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Mid Wilshire

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Mid Wilshire for a driver with a good record seeking minimum coverage on a mid-grade used vehicle. Values are estimated, and premiums may be lower or higher, but should be in an accurate order for a good driver. In general, drivers with good records will get the best prices through Metromile, followed by Geico, Progressive, and Travelers.

 
Mid Wilshire Insurer Monthly Cost
Metromile $63
Geico $72
Progressive $77
Travelers $79

Savings for Every Kind of Mid Wilshire Driver

The table shows how much the average auto insurance customer in Mid Wilshire might save by following our recommendations.

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Mid Wilshire driver will save about 32% on car insurance. This isn’t marketing: this is unbiased data with no financial influence. The best auto insurance company depends on factors such as your driving record, home location, marital status, and age. The average driver will find themselves saving $807 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Mid Wilshire residents are paying out over $2,523 extra every year for auto insurance in Mid Wilshire. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

Mid Wilshire Car Insurance vs. Los Angeles

People living in Mid Wilshire pay an average of 25.67% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Mid Wilshire can expect to pay about $1,181 per year, or $2,523 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Metromile will be the cheapest provider in Mid Wilshire for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by Mid Wilshire Neighborhood

Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Mid Wilshire?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Mid Wilshire, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $608 per year within the neighborhood boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $2,733 to a low of $2,125. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the North area, and lower for those with homes in the West parts of Mid Wilshire.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Mid Wilshire

We have analyzed insurance costs for auto insurance customers based on the major variables that impact pricing. The results of our analysis are below, including US dollar savings. What about when you meet one or more of the criteria? For example, if you have both a DUI and a speeding ticket? Simply start with the Mid Wilshire insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Mid Wilshire

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Metromile is the best option, with annual savings of $807 over the average Mid Wilshire car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $143 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Mid Wilshire. Allstate, Metromile, and Esurance are all good choices for quotes if you have a clean record. See also the best providers for married people if you are married, and look for repeated company names.

The best car insurance provider for Mid Wilshire drivers with accidents on their records

In Mid Wilshire getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 44% for a yearly cost of $4,538. That's $2,014 per year more than a driver with no at-fault crashes on their driving record might pay. To avoid paying out more than you need to, Travelers, Metromile, and Mercury Insurance are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, Metromile saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $1,478 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Mid Wilshire drivers with speeding tickets

>Metromile gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $1,169 better than other car insurance companies.

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Depending on the insurance company, a speeding ticket can actually raise insurance premiums more than getting in an accident. In Mid Wilshire, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $1,281. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend Geico, Metromile, and Mercury Insurance for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $3,804 per year.

The best auto insurance for Mid Wilshire drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $6,390 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $3,867 more than a driver with no major issues. Progressive, Travelers, and Mercury Insurance penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from Mercury Insurance may cost the average person with a DUI about $2,053 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in Mid Wilshire

In Mid Wilshire, State Farm costs young drivers $1,054 less each year versus the average auto insurance bill.

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Teen drivers account for more than their share of accidents, and thus end up paying about 62% more for insurance than more mature drivers in Mid Wilshire. With an average cost of $6,696 per year (for young drivers who aren't on a parent's plan), car insurance for inexperienced drivers can’t ever be called "cheap." A few companies like State Farm, Geico, and Mercury Insurance try to attract these younger drivers with lower prices in the hopes that they will stay with the company.

The best marriage discounts for vehicle insurance in Mid Wilshire

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $250. Geico, Progressive, and Mercury Insurance provided the largest discounts to couples living in Mid Wilshire.

Progressive gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $457 saved each year compared to an average Mid Wilshire couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Mid Wilshire for drivers with bad credit

The state of California does not allow companies to use credit score to figure out premiums, so the prices are unchanged regardless of credit score

The best Mid Wilshire car insurance company for customer service

Many car insurance companies over the years have struggled with customer service. In Mid Wilshire, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) ranks Nationwide as the best. Another valuable metric: JD Power ranks American Family Insurance as the best provider in Mid Wilshire.

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Mid Wilshire according to the NAIC.

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Recent price drops

Due to improvements in our tracking and methodology, we are unable to show price change data for the most recent year. This data will return next year (2023).

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During the Covid-19 pandemic a few insurance companies realized people were driving less and struggling overall. They proactively lowered their rates for many customers in Mid Wilshire. We think helping communities in a time of need deserves special attention. Many insurance companies have advertisements telling us how much they care: we prefer to look at their actions.

The cheapest large national provider in Mid Wilshire

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 79% of Mid Wilshire residents who are renting, and don't plan to be in the neighborhood or city for very long. Or maybe national recognition and funds make people feel more secure with a large provider. Regardless, Allstate tends to have the lowest prices for most drivers.

For customers who prefer to work with large national providers, we recommend Allstate for pricing. The average Mid Wilshire driver can expect to pay about $129 per month.

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What About USAA?

JD power consistently ranks USAA as the top car insurance company in the United States. We don’t compare their rates because most people can’t sign up. USAA only allows active military members and their spouses and children to apply. In Mid Wilshire, USAA has the best prices for good drivers, drivers with a DUI conviction, drivers with speeding tickets, young drivers, and drivers with accidents.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around Mid Wilshire

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Mid Wilshire?

On average, car insurance in Mid Wilshire is more expensive than the rest of the state. These high prices are no mystery to us. Coverage Watch tracks car insurance costs and uses a complex AI that finds related variables, and has determined car insurance prices in the neighborhood are influenced by the following factors:

  • The average commute time in Mid Wilshire is 38 minutes, which is a little more than average for a driver in the city.
  • California state insurance regulations may require higher prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in Mid Wilshire are lower than average in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are very high, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of D according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Mid Wilshire is one of the most densely populated areas in the state. The neighborhood’s density could result in a price increase for drivers.

As a result of these and other factors, the average cost of car insurance in Mid Wilshire is $98 per month for minimum coverage and $210 per month for full coverage. Costs vary widely based on your situation, and will likely be lower if you have a clean driving record and follow our insurance company research to find the best car insurance company for you.

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* Who is the average Mid Wilshire driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Mid Wilshire with good (but not perfect) credit driving a used midsized sedan. Data sources: proprietary data collection and analysis, unique to CoverageWatch.org All content copyright CoverageWatch.org. Journalists and other websites are free to cite any data with attribution.