NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live?

Owning a car is expensive, but it's not just vehicle prices that are driving up costs. Insurance premiums rose 18% between 2026 and 2025, hitting an average of $194 per month, according to the car ...

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The average American pays $2,671 per year for full coverage car insurance, according to Bankrate. But with insurance rates climbing 12% from a year ago and tariffs threatening to push them higher, ...

Driving a car can really leave a dent in your wallet. The average new car price hovers around $50,000 and the average gallon of gas costs close to $4. Then you have to add insurance to the total, and ...