Do men pay more for car insurance? Let's take a look at the numbers and find cheap auto insurance for men.
While it runs counter to commonly held beliefs, men paid less on average for car insurance in 2020 than did women — by a little over half a percent. According to our State of Insurance report, men paid an average of $1,548 per year for car insurance, while women paid $1,558. Only young male drivers paid more than their female counterparts. We will detail the reasons behind gender-specific insurance pricing discrepancies and ways for men to save on auto insurance below.
Car insurance pricing is all about determining risk by assessing a variety of rating factors. Some factors — like driving record and credit score — influence auto insurance rates substantially. Others, like gender, are only important for young drivers.
| Gender | Average 6-Month Premium |
|---|---|
| Men | $2,682 |
| Women | $2,340 |
| Difference | $342 |
The typical insurance cost difference between the annual premiums of a young male driver and a young female driver is almost $700 per year. Car insurance companies see young male drivers as more likely to have riskier driving habits behind the wheel and charge higher rates to insure them accordingly.
As drivers get older, the price discrepancy between car insurance for men and women gets much less dramatic. In fact, for drivers between the ages of 20 and 24, the price difference in their average rates is a little more than $250 per year.
| Gender | Average 6-Month Premium |
|---|---|
| Men | $1,218 |
| Women | $1,091 |
| Difference | $127 |
While men over the age of 30 enjoy relatively affordable car insurance rates, male drivers aged 20-to-24 are still considered relatively risky by insurance companies. Men in this age bracket pay higher premiums — over $250 more per year — than women.
As a whole, men do pay less for car insurance on average, but the difference is small. The best way to find cheap auto insurance for men is to compare rates from as many companies as possible. Using user profiles outlined here, we’ve done some of the legwork for you.
Based on our analysis, State Farm provides the cheapest car insurance for young male drivers. Consider this an estimate and merely a starting point, as your rates will undoubtedly vary, based on your personal rating factors. The most cost-effective way to find car insurance is to shop thoroughly.
| Car Insurance Company | Average 6-Month Premium |
|---|---|
| Allstate | $2,454 |
| Farmers | $2,538 |
| GEICO | $1,340 |
| Liberty Mutual | $2,173 |
| Nationwide | $2,070 |
| Progressive | $2,561 |
| State Farm | $1,582 |
| USAA | $1,128 |
Below are estimated auto insurance premiums for a 30-year-old man driving a six-year-old vehicle with standard full coverage and a six-month premium. For this user profile, the cheapest company was USAA, with GEICO closely behind.
| Car Insurance Company | Average 6-Month Premium |
|---|---|
| Allstate | $1,011 |
| Farmers | $822 |
| GEICO | $602 |
| Liberty Mutual | $863 |
| Nationwide | $714 |
| Progressive | $809 |
| State Farm | $647 |
| USAA | $545 |
Consider this information as a starting point, and use it to begin — but not end — your search for insurance. Every company will assess your rating factors differently.
If you're looking for ways to save on car insurance or more information regarding car insurance by gender, see our additional articles below!
The Zebra conducted comprehensive auto insurance pricing analysis using its proprietary quote engine, comprising data from insurance rating platforms and public rate filings. The Zebra examined nearly 53 million rates to explore trends for specific auto insurance rating factors across United States zip codes, averaged by state, including Washington, DC.
The analysis used a consistent base profile for the insured driver: a 30-year-old single male driving a 2013 Honda Accord EX with a good driving history and coverage limits of $50,000 bodily injury liability per person/$100,000 bodily injury liability per accident/$50,000 property damage liability per accident with a $500 deductible for comprehensive and collision. For coverage level data, optional coverage (that must be rejected in writing) is included where applicable, including uninsured motorist coverage and personal injury protection.
National property and casualty losses information is from the Insurance Information Institute and the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters report.
Some rate data may vary slightly throughout report based on rounding.
