Monday, January 29, 2007

Auto Insurance - How Plainfield Ranks

Auto Insurance Rates
Are Based on Location

New Jersey auto insurance rates depend on where the vehicle is registered. The insurance industry argues for higher rates in urban areas due to more accidents, theft, and vandalism.

TERRITORY

2006 PREMIUM*
Newark
$1,180
Belleville / Irvington
$1,125
Jersey City
$1,118
East Orange / Orange
$1,111
Paterson
$1,084
Elizabeth
$1,046
Atlantic City
$1,033
Camden
$1,027
PLAINFIELD
$1,019
Perth Amboy
$988
Trenton
$894
New Brunswick
$833
Morriston / Somerville
$684

*Allstate rates for a 35-year-old unmarried male who drives 2004 Buick Century Custom GS 4-door sedan with full coverage.

Based on data in the Star-Ledger, Sunday, January 28, 2007.

SOURCE: NJ Dept. of Banking & Insurance. (Some towns ranking BENEATH Plainfield have been omitted.)

See: http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/territry.htm