Average Car, Home & Renters Insurance Cost in California (2026)
These are estimated annual averages for California, drawn from published rate studies. They describe a typical profile — not your policy, and not a price you have been offered.
California at a glance
| Coverage | Estimated annual average | Rank of 51 | Assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car insurance (liability + comp & collision) | $1,944/yr | #11 of 51 | Full coverage: liability + comprehensive + collision |
| Car insurance (state-minimum liability only) | $618/yr | #27 of 51 | State-required minimum liability limits only |
| Home insurance | $1,616/yr | #11 of 51 | $300K dwelling · $300K liability · $1K deductible |
| Renters insurance | $155/yr | #31 of 51 | $30K personal property · $100K liability · $500 deductible |
Estimates derived from public rate data, NerdWallet, 2026 (powered by Quadrant Information Services). Not a quote — your rate will differ. (car insurance)
Estimates derived from public rate data, Insurance.com, 2026. Not a quote — your rate will differ. (home)
Estimates derived from public rate data, NerdWallet, 2026. Not a quote — your rate will differ. (renters)
Rank 1 is the lowest estimated average of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
How California compares with the national average
- Full-coverage car insurance runs about 17% below the national average of $2,339.
- Home insurance runs about 36% below the national average of $2,543.
- Renters insurance runs about 3% above the national average of $151.
How California compares with neighbouring states
| State | Car (full) | Home | Renters |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1,944 | $1,616 | $155 |
| Arizona | $2,906 | $2,344 | $176 |
| Nevada | $2,844 | $1,774 | $160 |
| Oregon | $2,120 | $1,572 | $151 |
Notes on these figures
- California does not permit age-based auto pricing. Insurers in California may not use a driver's age as a rating factor, so the car insurance figures here do not vary by age band the way they do in most states.
- Renters figures assume $30K personal property · $100K liability · $500 deductible.
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