Owning a car can get expensive, but where you live makes a big difference. A recent study looked at the costs of owning a vehicle across all 50 states. Researchers considered insurance rates, gas prices, repair costs, and even speeding fines to determine the most budget-friendly places for car owners.
According to the research, Ohio is the cheapest state to own a car. Interestingly, insurance rates and speeding fines are higher here than a few other areas. It seems the state is serious about punishing lead-footed drivers: fines for speeding average $150 a pop. However, average fuel and repair costs seem much more reasonable compared to the rest of the country.
