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Get Cheap Car Insurance in Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Thomas-Dale

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Thomas-Dale 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 State Farm, followed by Auto-Owners Insurance, Kemper, and American Family Insurance.

 
Thomas-Dale Insurer Monthly Cost
State Farm $65
Auto-Owners Insurance $73
Kemper $77
American Family Insurance $77

Savings for Every Kind of Thomas-Dale Driver

The table shows how much the average auto insurance customer in Thomas-Dale might save by following our recommendations.

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Thomas-Dale driver will save about 27% 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, credit score, marital status, and age. The average driver will find themselves saving $556 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Thomas-Dale residents are paying out over $2,068 extra every year for auto insurance in Thomas-Dale. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$556
Drivers with accidents
$700
Drivers with speeding tickets
$451
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$916
Young drivers
$1,570
Married drivers
$465
Drivers with bad credit
$1,222

Thomas-Dale Car Insurance vs. St. Paul

People living in Thomas-Dale pay an average of 28.76% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Thomas-Dale can expect to pay about $1,070 per year, or $2,068 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Farm Bureau will be the cheapest provider in Thomas-Dale for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by Thomas-Dale Neighborhood

Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Thomas-Dale?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Thomas-Dale, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $311 per year within the neighborhood boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $2,190 to a low of $1,879. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the North area, and lower for those with homes in the Southwest parts of Thomas-Dale.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Thomas-Dale

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 Thomas-Dale insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Thomas-Dale

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Farm Bureau is the best option, with annual savings of $556 over the average Thomas-Dale car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $126 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Thomas-Dale. State Farm, Travelers, and Farm Bureau 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 Thomas-Dale drivers with accidents on their records

In Thomas-Dale getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 32% for a yearly cost of $3,041. That's $973 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, State Farm, Progressive, and Nationwide are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, State Farm saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $700 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Thomas-Dale drivers with speeding tickets

>Nationwide gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $451 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 Thomas-Dale, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $429. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Progressive, and Nationwide for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $2,497 per year.

The best auto insurance for Thomas-Dale drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $3,560 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $1,492 more than a driver with no major issues. State Farm, Nationwide, and American Family Insurance penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from State Farm may cost the average person with a DUI about $916 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in Thomas-Dale

In Thomas-Dale, State Farm costs young drivers $1,570 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 Thomas-Dale. With an average cost of $5,406 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, Travelers, and Auto-Owners 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 Thomas-Dale

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $167. State Farm, Auto-Owners Insurance, and American Family Insurance provided the largest discounts to couples living in Thomas-Dale.

State Farm gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $465 saved each year compared to an average Thomas-Dale couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Thomas-Dale for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $1,222 with Nationwide.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $1,934 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $4,002 in Thomas-Dale. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from State Farm, Geico, and Nationwide.

The best Thomas-Dale car insurance company for customer service

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

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Thomas-Dale 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 Thomas-Dale. 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 Thomas-Dale

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 54% of Thomas-Dale 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, State Farm tends to have the lowest prices for most drivers.

For customers who prefer to work with large national providers, we recommend State Farm for pricing. The average Thomas-Dale driver can expect to pay about $116 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 Thomas-Dale, USAA has the best prices for young drivers, drivers with accidents, married couples, good drivers, drivers with speeding tickets, drivers with a DUI conviction, and drivers with bad credit.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around Thomas-Dale

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Thomas-Dale?

On average, car insurance in Thomas-Dale 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 Thomas-Dale is 30 minutes, which is far more than average for a driver in the city.
  • Minnesota state insurance regulations may require higher prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in Thomas-Dale 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.
  • Thomas-Dale 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 Thomas-Dale is $89 per month for minimum coverage and $172 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 Thomas-Dale driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Thomas-Dale 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.