When it comes to how much you pay for car insurance, where you live plays a significant role. Most people understand that things like driving record, claims history and the type of car you drive is factored into your policy price but most don’t know that location also plays a part.

If you live in a city and your driving takes place in a more congested area, you insurance will more than likely be higher because your chance of getting in an accident is higher. The more traffic, the higher the policy. Also, if you live or work in a high crime area, your chance of vandalism or theft is higher as well, hence, a higher policy rate. What type of weather you have in the location you live may also ...