California’s auto insurance regulations have been astoundingly successful in curbing auto insurance rates. California is the only state where auto insurance expenditure has gone down by 0.3%. At an annual average insurance rate of $1819, California is still the 6th most expensive auto insurance state in the United States.
Glendale is one of the most expensive auto insurance zip codes in California. With an average annual insurance rate of $1998, Glendale’s rates are the second highest in the state. Los Angeles has the highest auto insurance rates, at $2195.
Insurance rates range from $1714 to $2050 in Glendale. At a median price of $14,888, the Honda Civic is the most affordable car in Glendale. The Chevrolet Silverado, on the other hand, is the most expensive car, with a median price of $26,988.
The cars with the lowest insurance rates have been listed in the table below –
| Make | Model | Year Range | Annual Average Insurance Rate ($) | Median Price ($) | Percentage of median price spent on insurance (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | Accord | 2005 - 2012 | 1,714 | 16,688 | 10 |
| Honda | CR-V | 2005 - 2012 | 1,723 | 18,988 | 9 |
| Toyota | Camry | 2005 - 2012 | 1,780 | 16,995 | 10 |
| Toyota | Corolla | 2005 - 2012 | 1,870 | 15,555 | 12 |
The car that costs the least to insure, the Honda Accord, has an average insurance rate that is $218 more than the national average rate.
The cars with the highest insurance rates in Glendale are listed in the table below –
| Make | Model | Year Range | Annual Average Insurance Rate ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | Civic | 2005 - 2012 | 2,050 |
| Nissan | Altima | 2005 - 2012 | 2,025 |
| Ford | F-Series | 2005 - 2012 | 1,903 |
If you live in one of the areas where the prices of the cars are high, you could buy your car from another state and have it shipped back home. However, you must buy your auto insurance from your own zip code. All the cars listed in the above tables are available for lower median prices in San Francisco and Sacramento.