State Vehicle Cost Guide
Compare vehicle tax rates, insurance averages, EV credits, and DMV fees across major states.
California
CASales Tax
7.25%
Insurance
$2,150
EV Credit
$7,500
Texas
TXSales Tax
6.25%
Insurance
$1,480
EV Credit
$2,500
Florida
FLSales Tax
6.00%
Insurance
$1,720
EV Credit
$0
New York
NYSales Tax
4.00%
Insurance
$1,960
EV Credit
$2,000
Illinois
ILSales Tax
6.25%
Insurance
$1,390
EV Credit
$4,000
Georgia
GASales Tax
7.00%
Insurance
$1,670
EV Credit
$0
North Carolina
NCSales Tax
3.00%
Insurance
$1,340
EV Credit
$0
Ohio
OHSales Tax
5.75%
Insurance
$1,230
EV Credit
$0
Michigan
MISales Tax
6.00%
Insurance
$2,610
EV Credit
$0
Arizona
AZSales Tax
5.60%
Insurance
$1,500
EV Credit
$0
New Jersey
NJSales Tax
6.63%
Insurance
$1,920
EV Credit
$5,000
Washington
WASales Tax
6.50%
Insurance
$1,440
EV Credit
$0
Pennsylvania
PASales Tax
6.00%
Insurance
$1,480
EV Credit
$0
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Why State Costs Matter
The state you live in can significantly impact your total vehicle ownership costs. Sales tax alone can add $2,000-$4,000 to the cost of a new car. Insurance averages vary by $1,000+ between the most and least expensive states.
Use our state guides to factor in local costs when budgeting for your next vehicle. Remember that these are estimates — actual costs vary by county, city, and individual circumstances.