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Get Cheap Car Insurance in West End, Providence, RI

We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in West End save up to 41.3% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in West End

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in West End 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 Safeco Insurance, followed by Geico, Progressive, and Midvale Home & Auto.

 
West End Insurer Monthly Cost
Safeco Insurance $99
Geico $128
Progressive $149
Midvale Home & Auto $156

Savings for Every Kind of West End Driver

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

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average West End driver will save about 33% 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 $948 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some West End residents are paying out over $2,849 extra every year for auto insurance in West End. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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West End, Providence, RI Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$948
Drivers with accidents
$1,145
Drivers with speeding tickets
$1,261
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$2,134
Young drivers
$4,437
Married drivers
$324
Drivers with bad credit
$961

West End Car Insurance vs. Providence

People living in West End pay an average of 27.93% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in West End can expect to pay about $1,744 per year, or $2,849 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, State Farm will be the cheapest provider in West End for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by West End Neighborhood

West End, Providence, RI map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within West End?

The map shows insurance prices in and around West End, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $616 per year within the neighborhood boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $3,055 to a low of $2,439. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the South area, and lower for those with homes in the North parts of West End.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in West End

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 West End insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in West End

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, State Farm is the best option, with annual savings of $948 over the average West End car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $158 per month, as our baseline for pricing in West End. State Farm, Travelers, and Safeco Insurance 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 West End drivers with accidents on their records

In West End getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 25% for a yearly cost of $3,815. That's $966 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, Travelers, and Safeco Insurance are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, Safeco Insurance saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $1,145 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for West End drivers with speeding tickets

>State Farm gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $1,261 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 West End, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $883. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Travelers, and Safeco Insurance for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $3,732 per year.

The best auto insurance for West End drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $5,163 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $2,314 more than a driver with no major issues. State Farm, Progressive, and Safeco Insurance penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from State Farm may cost the average person with a DUI about $2,134 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in West End

In West End, State Farm costs young drivers $4,437 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 75% more for insurance than more mature drivers in West End. With an average cost of $11,309 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 Allstate 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 West End

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $179. Geico, Progressive, and Nationwide provided the largest discounts to couples living in West End.

Geico gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $324 saved each year compared to an average West End couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in West End for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $961 with State Farm.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $1,658 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $4,507 in West End. 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 Travelers.

The best West End car insurance company for customer service

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

Amica was the best company for customer service in West End 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 West End. 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 West End

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 79% of West End 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 West End driver can expect to pay about $124 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 West End, USAA has the best prices for drivers with a DUI conviction, drivers with speeding tickets, drivers with bad credit, drivers with accidents, young drivers, married couples, and good drivers.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around West End

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in West End?

On average, car insurance in West End 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 West End is 32 minutes, which is a little more than average for a driver in the city.
  • Rhode Island state insurance regulations may require higher prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in West End 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 C according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • West End is a lightly populated area in the state. The neighborhood’s density could result in a price decrease for drivers.

As a result of these and other factors, the average cost of car insurance in West End is $145 per month for minimum coverage and $237 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 West End driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central West End 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.