Des Plaines, IL Car Insurance

How much can residents of Des Plaines expect to pay for their car insurance? How do rates in Des Plaines measure up compared to neighboring areas, including Illinois as a whole? Find the average cost breakdowns and determining factors in the charts and writeups below:

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How much is car insurance in Des Plaines?

Based on the chart above, you can see that the costs for coverage in Des Plaines are in line with rates across the rest of Illinois.

If you're thinking of moving to Des Plaines from out of state, you may still be in luck. Car insurance rates for the United States as a whole are, on average, $33 more expensive than the rates you'd pay in Des Plaines.

These rates provide a great starting point for understanding what to expect for your monthly payment, but there's no guarantee that this is what you will end up paying. There are a number of factors that determine how much insurance companies might charge you to insure your vehicle. Things like gender, vehicle make and model, driving record, age and, in some areas, credit score can all affect your policy's monthly price.

We've broken down average rates for Des Plaines to help you understand what your policy's monthly premium will cost. To find out if you're overpaying for your area, just enter your ZIP Code below and find out in minutes!

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Average Car Insurance Rates by Age

The more time you have behind the wheel, the more experienced of a driver you should be. That experience can turn into some real savings when it comes to car insurance premiums. According to the table above, you can see that 18-24-year-olds pay two times the price that someone who is at retirement age.

For every ten years older you get, you can expect to see a drop in your monthly premium. Having said that, once you approach retirement age your rates may begin to go back up in Des Plaines.

Average Car Insurance Rates by Gender

On average, female drivers pay slightly less for car insurance than their male counterparts. In Des Plaines, although men do pay slightly less on their monthly premiums, the cost is about the same for either group.

Average Auto Insurance Rates by Driving Record

Your driving record can have a tremendous impact on your car insurance rates. Drivers with clean records will pay significantly lower rates than those with accidents or violations. Drivers in Des Plaines with one accident will pay around $59 a month. Similarly, if you have one ticket on your record, you will be looking at an average rate of around $64.

When it comes to your monthly bill, accidents, tickets, and other driving infractions can really take a toll. Remember, the safer you are as a driver, the cheaper your car insurance will be.

Average Insurance Rates by Vehicle

According to the first table above, the cheapest vehicles to insure in Des Plaines are usually SUVs, at $46 per month.

Truck and van drivers will see rates of about $56, while the rates for SUV owners average out to about $46 per month.

Your rates can also vary depending on how old your vehicle is. Generally, newer vehicles are going to be the most expensive to insure. Once your car is a few years old, however, your monthly bill may start to dip back down. In Des Plaines, the most expensive vehicles to insure are vehicles fifteen years and older.

Average Car Insurance Rates by Relationship Status

On average, people who are married will pay slightly less for insurance coverage. This can usually be attributed to their policies having multiple vehicles, a factor many companies extend special discounts for.

Married couples, on average, pay less than single drivers do to insure their vehicles. This holds true in Des Plaines, with married couples paying about $12 less per month.

Average Car Insurance Rates by Housing Situation

Your housing situation is another component of how insurance companies calculate your monthly rate. If you rent your home or apartment, expect to pay around $4 a month more than if you own your own home in Des Plaines. Those who live with their parents, however, can expect to pay a good deal more than their counterparts who rent or own.

Many companies, however, will offer you a discount to bundle your home or rental insurance with your auto insurance policy, which can help reduce your average premiums.

Car Insurance Companies in Des Plaines, IL

Recent trends in car insurance for Des Plaines drivers

The average rates for car insurance are constantly changing, so it's a good idea to know the recent trends in your area when choosing your car insurance policy.

In Des Plaines, the rates for auto insurance went up from 2017-2019, when they hit a high of $58. This pattern shifted in 2020, when they began to decrease, and have continued on that path through 2022, when insurance rates reached a low of $37 a month.

How does Des Plaines compare to neighboring areas?

Why are car insurance rates in Des Plaines different from other areas?

There are a number of factors car insurance companies will consider when deciding how much to charge for a monthly rate. The specifics of where you live and drive will have an impact on your personal policy. This might include things like:

• Frequency of car accidents
• Regional laws
• Off-street parking accessibility
• Amount of drivers in the region
• Prevalence of crime

You'll be hard pressed to change any of these factors yourself, but they're worth considering when thinking about the purchase of a new policy or a move. Different cities and towns will each have different rates, so guides like these are a handy way to get started.

How can I find the cheapest car insurance in Des Plaines?

Equipping yourself with information about the average costs for drivers in your area will better prepare you for the real deal. The only way to know for sure what your rate will be is by asking for a quote from car insurance companies.

Fortunately, Compare.com does all of that work for you. Just punch in your ZIP below, answer a few questions on you and your vehicle, and you'll be comparing the cheapest quotes from loads of the car insurance companies providing policies in Des Plaines.

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Des Plaines Insurance FAQs

What factors affect car insurance quotes in Des Plaines?

Auto insurance companies take a wide array of factors into consideration when calculating your monthly payment. These include things like your vehicle's year, make and model, your gender and age, as well as your credit score, driving record, address, and marital status.

Why is the cost of car insurance in Des Plaines different from other neighboring cities?

Your address and the city you live in have a significant impact on how much a car insurance company might charge for your policy. Companies take into consideration things like parking situations, local laws, and crime rates when calculating your quote -- all of which can change from city to city.

Which car insurance company will offer me the cheapest rate in Des Plaines?

Since the factors that go into calculating your monthly payment vary from person to person, there isn't one company that will always offer the cheapest rate to everybody. You can be confident that you're receiving the best price possible by using sites like Compare.com to compare multiple quotes at once.

Do I need to change my insurance if I move to Des Plaines?

Whenever you relocate or experience another major life event, such as finding a new job or getting married, you should consider revisiting your current insurance policy. Using services like Compare.com to compare quotes from multiple companies at once is a great way to make sure you're getting the cheapest rate for your new location.

Do I need to wait for my policy to expire to switch to a different car insurance company?

Not at all, in fact you can switch companies at any point, regardless of how much time is left on your current policy. If you're thinking about moving to Des Plaines or haven't checked out the latest rates in your area for some time, it might be worth your while to take 10 minutes and see if Compare.com can save you any cash.