Car Insurance in California by City

Written by Kevin Berry and 1 other
Updated Nov 9, 2026

Shopping around is a key step in making sure you get a competitive car insurance rate in California.

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There are several factors that go into determining your car insurance rate, and your specific location within the state of California is likely to be one of the larger variables.

Shopping around for multiple car insurance quotes in your city is a good way to make sure you’re getting a good deal. Whether you’re in Southern California, the Bay Area or somewhere in between, getting multiple quotes will help you find a competitive rate.

Below you will be able to check car insurance prices from a variety of companies across several cities in California. Find your city, or one nearby, to get a sense of what you could pay while you’re shopping for car insurance.

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Car insurance in Anaheim, CA

For Orange County residents in the Anaheim area, look to companies like Progressive, Aspire or National General which have often provided Jerry customers with affordable car insurance quotes.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
Foremost$158
Anchor General$173
Mapfre$175
Aspire Advantage$181
Bluefire$201
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Car insurance in Chula Vista, CA

Down south in the Chula Vista area, you’ll find plenty of good car insurance options from companies like Aspire, Dairyland or Progressive who have often quoted Jerry customers prices below the California state average.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
Aspire Advantage$128
Anchor General$140
Root$151
Bluefire$152
GEICO$166
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Car insurance in Fontana, CA

For those living in Fontana, you can often find good car insurance rates with places like Dairyland, Aspire and Mercury.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
Anchor General$166
Bluefire$177
Aspire Advantage$179
Mapfre$194
Root$217
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026
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Car insurance in Fremont, CA

If you’re a resident in Fremont looking for auto insurance coverage, Jerry customers have often gotten good rates with the likes of Aspire, Progressive and National General.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
Foremost$122
Mapfre$155
Bluefire$165
Root$175
Aspire Advantage$187
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Car insurance in Hemet, CA

In Hemet, insurers such as Progressive, Bluefire or Aspire have often quoted Jerry customers rates below the California state average.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
Foremost$135
Anchor General$141
Aspire Advantage$155
Bluefire$164
Mapfre$177
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Car insurance in Lancaster, CA

For those shopping for car insurance in Lancaster, compare quotes from providers like Progressive, National General and Aspire to find affordable rates in your city.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
First Acceptance$178
Mapfre$180
Anchor General$191
Aspire Advantage$192
Bluefire$195
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026
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Car insurance in Merced, CA

You can often get cheap car insurance in Merced, California by checking out quotes from insurance companies like Progressive, Mercury and Anchor General.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
Foremost$85
Aspire Advantage$132
Anchor General$140
Bluefire$147
First Acceptance$161
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Car insurance in Pasadena, CA

Car insurance can be expensive in the Pasadena area but companies like Progressive, Aspire and Dairyland have often quoted Jerry customers solid rates that are less than the California state average.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
Foremost$228
Mercury$229
Root$232
Bluefire$235
Anchor General$242
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Car insurance in Redding, CA

You are likely to find several solid options for car insurance in the Redding area including the likes of Progressive, National General and Aspire.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
First Acceptance$80
Aspire Advantage$99
Mapfre$103
Root$110
Anchor General$113
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026
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Car insurance in Roseville, CA

For those in Roseville, check out insurers like National General, Aspire and Progressive who have shown to quote affordable rates for Jerry customers in the area.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
Foremost$152
Mapfre$155
Anchor General$168
Bluefire$172
Root$193
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Car insurance in Salinas, CA

If you need car insurance in Salinas, California compare rates from companies like Progressive, Aspire or National General.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
First Acceptance$109
Aspire Advantage$124
Foremost$127
Bluefire$133
Anchor General$133
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Car insurance in Santa Maria, CA

In need of car insurance in Santa Maria, California? Get quotes from places like Aspire, Anchor General or National General who have often found affordable rates for Jerry users.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
Bluefire$116
Aspire Advantage$118
Mapfre$130
Anchor General$136
Root$137
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026
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Car insurance in Santa Rosa, CA

In the Santa Rosa area you will likely find several affordable car insurance options from companies like Dairyland, Aspire and Anchor General.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
Foremost$108
Mapfre$142
Aspire Advantage$155
Bluefire$162
Root$178
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Car insurance in Temecula, CA

Companies like Aspire as well as Anchor General and Progressive are good bets to find affordable car insurance in the city of Temecula.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
Aspire Advantage$160
Bluefire$161
Anchor General$164
Root$181
Mapfre$189
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Car insurance in Torrance, CA

For below-average car insurance pricing in the Torrance area, get quotes from places like Aspire or National General so you can compare multiple prices at once.

Insurance Company
Avg Monthly Quote
Mapfre$191
Progressive$196
Mercury$198
Foremost$201
Bluefire$203
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Methodology

Data for all tables includes quotes after 1/1/25 for Jerry customers in the designated city with no violations.

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Kevin Berry

Kevin Berry is the Senior Director of Content at Jerry and has been working in the digital content space since 2011 across the car insurance/repair, personal finance, travel and sports industries. Prior to Jerry, Kevin was a content team lead at NerdWallet overseeing the Multimedia Production and Travel Rewards teams. Previously, he worked for NBC Sports, Comcast Cable and Nike. He has a Master`s Degree from Arkansas State and a Bachelor`s from Oregon State University.

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Lacie Glover

Lacie Glover is a Lead Writer and Editor with sixteen years’ experience in the insurance category. Prior to Jerry, she spent more than a decade on NerdWallet’s content team writing, editing and then overseeing the auto insurance category, as well as dabbling in other insurance and automotive topics. Prior to her career in the online personal finance content space, Lacie spent time in the hard sciences, in clinical research and chemistry labs. She has a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University.

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