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Get Cheap Car Insurance in North and East, Richmond, CA

We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in North and East save up to 33.7% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in North and East

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in North and East 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.

 
North and East Insurer Monthly Cost
Metromile $57
Geico $65
Progressive $69
Travelers $72

Savings for Every Kind of North and East Driver

The table shows how much the average auto insurance customer in North and East might save by following our recommendations.

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average North and East 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 $732 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some North and East residents are paying out over $2,290 extra every year for auto insurance in North and East. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

North and East Car Insurance vs. Richmond

People living in North and East pay an average of 14.05% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in North and East can expect to pay about $1,072 per year, or $2,290 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Metromile will be the cheapest provider in North and East for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by North and East Neighborhood

North and East, Richmond, CA map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within North and East?

The map shows insurance prices in and around North and East, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $348 per year within the neighborhood boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $2,460 to a low of $2,112. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Southwest area, and lower for those with homes in the North parts of North and East.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in North and East

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 North and East insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in North and East

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Metromile is the best option, with annual savings of $732 over the average North and East car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $130 per month, as our baseline for pricing in North and East. 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 North and East drivers with accidents on their records

In North and East getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 44% for a yearly cost of $4,118. That's $1,828 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 $1,341 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for North and East drivers with speeding tickets

>Metromile gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $1,061 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 North and East, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $1,162. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend Geico, Metromile, and Mercury Insurance for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $3,452 per year.

The best auto insurance for North and East drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $5,800 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $3,509 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 $1,864 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in North and East

In North and East, State Farm costs young drivers $957 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 North and East. With an average cost of $6,077 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 North and East

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $227. Geico, Progressive, and Mercury Insurance provided the largest discounts to couples living in North and East.

Progressive gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $415 saved each year compared to an average North and East couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in North and East 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 North and East car insurance company for customer service

Many car insurance companies over the years have struggled with customer service. In North and East, 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 North and East.

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in North and East 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 North and East. 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 North and East

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 47% of North and East 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 North and East 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 North and East, 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 North and East

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in North and East?

On average, car insurance in North and East 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 North and East is 44 minutes, which is far 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 North and East are lower than average in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are very low, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of C according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • North and East is a fairly densely populated area 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 North and East is $89 per month for minimum coverage and $191 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 North and East driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central North and East 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.