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According to our data, the average annual cost of car insurance in Milwaukee is $2,674 – $648 more than the Wisconsin average cost and $161 more than when compared to the national average.

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Insurance rates can differ significantly depending on where you live. Factors like population density, accident rates and theft statistics all play a role in determining premiums. As a result, drivers in some ZIP codes pay higher premiums.

Understanding how car insurance rates in Milwaukee stack up against state and national averages can help you make informed decisions. We’ll walk you through local trends, rate changes and how to save on your premiums.

Key Takeaways

  • On average, drivers in Milwaukee pay around $2,674 per year for car insurance.
  • The most affordable car insurance company is Travelers, with an average annual rate of $1,525.
  • Young adults in Milwaukee can expect to pay about $4,500 annually for full coverage.

Cheap car insurance companies in Milwaukee

Travelers offers the cheapest full coverage car insurance in Milwaukee at $1,525 per year with coverage limits of $100,000 in bodily injury per person, $300,000 total per accident and $100,000 for property damage.

The second most affordable option in Milwaukee is GEICO, with an average annual premium of $1,737.

Car insurance rates differ from one company to another because each insurer has its own underwriting process to determine premiums. That’s why shopping around and comparing quotes from multiple insurance companies is key to finding affordable coverage that meets your needs.

The table below shows the average annual and monthly car insurance rates for various car insurance companies in Milwaukee.

Affordable car insurance providers in Milwaukee

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Company NameAverage annual costAverage monthly cost
Travelers$1,525$127
GEICO$1,737$145
Nationwide$2,468$206
Erie Insurance$2,550$212
West Bend Insurance Company$2,615$218
Acuity Insurance$3,243$270
Farmers$3,469$289
Allstate$3,973$331
Progressive$4,974$414
USAA*$1,252$104
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Average car insurance cost in Milwaukee by coverage limits

Here’s a breakdown of average car insurance rates in Milwaukee by coverage type.

  • State minimum coverage: $663 per year (limits are $25,000 bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 total bodily injury liability per accident and $25,000 property damage liability per accident).
  • Liability only coverage: $780 per year (limits are $50,000 bodily injury liability per person, $100,000 total bodily injury liability per accident and $50,000 property damage liability per accident).
  • Full coverage: $2,674 per year (limits are $100,000 bodily injury liability per person, $300,000 total bodily injury liability per accident and $100,000 property damage liability per accident).
  • Non-owners coverage: $487 per year

Most states require drivers to purchase minimum liability insurance to drive legally, but the minimum required limits vary. This coverage helps pay for injuries or damage you cause to others in an accident.

However, a liability-only policy won’t cover damage to your car or medical expenses if you’re at fault. You’ll need to add collision and comprehensive coverage to your policy to protect your car.

Average car insurance rates by gender in Milwaukee

Female drivers in Milwaukee pay about $2,722 per year for car insurance, while male drivers spend $2,625, which is $97 less than what females pay.

Gender is commonly used to calculate premiums in most states, but some states, including California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, don’t allow insurers to use gender to calculate premiums.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, or Triple-I, women generally demonstrate safer driving habits and are less likely to be involved in severe accidents. Insurers account for this elevated risk, resulting in increased insurance premiums for male drivers.

Read more on how gender affects car insurance rates.

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Average car insurance rates by age in Milwaukee

Teen drivers in Milwaukee pay the highest car insurance premiums, at $11,356 per year or $946 per month.

Data from the Insurance Information Institute shows that teens aged 16 to 19 are more likely to be involved in crashes due to inexperience, which leads to higher insurance rates. On average, teen drivers pay $6,856 more annually than young adult drivers.

As teen drivers get older and gain more experience, their car insurance premiums usually decrease. On average, young adults aged 20 to 24 pay $4,500 per year for car insurance – that’s $6,856 less than what teen drivers typically pay.

Adult drivers aged 25 to 55 pay an average of $2,651 per year for car insurance, while seniors aged 60 to 75 pay around $2,708 annually.

Read more on auto insurance for seniors.

Below you’ll find average annual full coverage car insurance rates for drivers of different age groups.

Car insurance rates by age groups in Milwaukee

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Teens (16- to 19-year-olds)Young adults (20- to 24-year-olds)Adults (25- to 55-year-olds)Seniors (60- to 75-year-olds)
$11,356$4,500$2,651$2,708
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Car insurance rates in Milwaukee saw an upward trend between 2023 to 2025. During this period, average premiums Increased by 33% – a change of about $661.

The graph below tracks insurance costs from 2022 to 2025, highlighting long-term trends that help explain today’s rate changes.

How car insurance rates are changing in Milwaukee

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$2,010$2,013$2,674
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How drivers can save on insurance even with higher rates

Car insurance rates in Milwaukee are higher than the Wisconsin state average. To find affordable coverage, consider comparing quotes from at least three to five insurers. You can also save by taking advantage of discounts for safe driving, low annual mileage or bundling your policies.

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Methodology

Insure.com commissioned car insurance rates in 2025 from Quadrant Information Services. To determine the average premiums, our team of data analysts and expert editors analyzed 53,409,632 insurance quotes from 170 insurance companies across 34,588 ZIP codes.

The insurance rates are based on a sample profile of a 40-year-old male and female driver with a clean driving record and a good insurance score. Quotes premiums are for a full coverage policy with limits:

  • $100,000 bodily injury per person
  • $300,000 bodily injury per accident
  • $100,000 property damage per accident
  • $500 comprehensive and collision deductible

The quoted insurance rates are for comparison purposes, and your rates may vary.

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Shivani Gite
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Shivani Gite is a personal finance and insurance writer with a degree in journalism and mass communication. She is passionate about making insurance topics easy to understand for people and helping them make better financial decisions.

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