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Colorado insurance cost table
| Annual average expenditure | $1,655.30 |
|---|---|
| Monthly average expenditure | $138 |
| Countrywide average | $1,438.46 |
| Difference from countrywide average | 15% |
How Colorado compares
Colorado is above the countrywide NAIC average by about 15%. This page uses that state average as a starting point, then lets you adjust vehicle value, coverage level, and driver profile.
That comparison does not mean every driver in Colorado should expect the same bill. A driver in a dense metro area, a household with multiple vehicles, a new teen driver, or a policy with higher limits can land far away from the statewide average.
What can push a Colorado quote higher or lower
State averages are useful for context, but insurers price individual policies with more detail. Your final quote can move based on the vehicle, ZIP code, coverage limits, deductible, claim history, annual mileage, discounts, and household driver mix.
- Quote insurance before signing for a vehicle, especially if it is new, leased, financed, or expensive to repair.
- Compare the same liability limits, deductibles, and optional coverages across insurers.
- Use the total cost calculator after you have a quote so the insurance cost is included in the car budget.
States with similar average costs
| State | Annual average | Monthly average |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $1,693.00 | $141 |
| Maryland | $1,602.31 | $134 |
| Rhode Island | $1,709.64 | $142 |
| Nevada | $1,600.39 | $133 |
Methodology
Insurance values come from the NAIC 2023 Auto Insurance Database Average Premium Supplement average expenditure table. The calculator is not a quote. It applies simple multipliers to a state average so users can test scenarios before requesting actual insurer quotes.
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