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The most expensive US states to own a car

The steep cost of car ownership

The most expensive US states to own a car
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15/07/2026 14:00 ‧ 1 day ago | StarsInsider

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From sky-high insurance premiums to painful prices at the pump, keeping a vehicle running can quickly drain your wallet. This gallery looks at the average annual cost of car ownership across the US’ top 30 most expensive states. These figures combine the typical yearly expenditure for fuel, insurance, repairs, and taxes to reveal the true financial burden of staying on the highway.

Click on to see if your home state made the top 30.

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