AZ auto insurance rates

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On a GD thread about auto insurance and gas prices, I posted that my auto insurance is ~$2000/year. That seemed very high compared to what others were posting.

I found an article on car insurance rates in AZ. They're listed by age, accidents, city, etc. My rate is a little above what is listed for my town so I guess my rate isn't that outrageous. Why are rates so high in AZ?

I've been with the same company since the mid-80s, no accidents, no tickets, no auto claims, and I'm old. I'm bundled with my home insurance that adds a bit more $.

So...are there better deals out there? My monthly payment for both auto and home is ~$215.

Best Cheap Car Insurance in Arizona

"According to our study of car insurance rates, the cheapest car insurance company in Arizona is Root, at $827 per year. That’s almost $800 per year cheaper than the statewide average rate for car insurance, which is $1,626 per year. The most expensive car insurance company in Arizona is The General, with an average rate of $3,035 per year.

Many factors, such as your driving record, the car you drive, and your ZIP code affect your insurance rates. The rates you pay will differ from those in our study."

https://www.usnews.com/insurance/auto/cheap-car-insurance-arizona