Car Insurance Cost Per Month in Pennsylvania

On the 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report (2023 data year), a policy in Pennsylvania carrying liability, collision and comprehensive averaged $106 a month, and the liability portion alone $47. The average insured vehicle in the state cost $96 a month, whether or not it carried the physical damage coverages, which ranks Pennsylvania #29 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest). These are averages across every driver, vehicle and limit in the state, not quotes, and the NAIC series runs about two years behind.

Pennsylvania requires minimum liability coverage of 15/30/5. Pennsylvania is a no-fault state requiring Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in addition to liability.

The top three carriers by market share in Pennsylvania are Erie, State Farm, GEICO, per NAIC market share filings. Market share does not equal cheapest price -- the best rate for your specific profile (age, vehicle, driving record, credit score in states where legal) requires comparing quotes. We recommend comparing at least 3 carriers. carinsurancecomparisontool.com offers a side-by-side carrier comparison.

Yes. Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, requiring drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. Under no-fault, each driver's own insurance pays their own medical bills after an accident, regardless of fault. Pennsylvania's minimum PIP requirement is part of the 15/30/5 minimum package.

Choice no-fault state. PA's low statutory minimums are offset by high bodily-injury litigation in Philadelphia metro.

Yes, in most cases. Pennsylvania allows insurers to use a credit-based insurance score (distinct from your FICO) to predict claim likelihood. A poor credit-based score can add 20-100% to your premium. Improving your credit over 12-24 months can generate meaningful savings at renewal.