Best States to Own a Car
Jul 31, 2013
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The sticker price on a car only scratches the surface of your ownership costs. Once you factor in insurance, fuel, taxes, and maintenance your wallet gets empty fast. The states listed here are the most friendly in terms of total vehicle costs.
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10. Ohio
Taxes & Fees: $2,339
Depreciation: $18,174
Finance & Interest: $5,814
Insurance: $7,019
Fuel Costs: $13,311
Maintenance: $3,663
Repairs: $914
Total True Cost to Own: $51,234
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8. Georgia
Taxes & Fees: $3,217
Depreciation: $18,037
Finance & Interest: $5,712
Insurance: $6,355
Fuel Costs: $13,202
Maintenance: $3,666
Repairs: $914
Total True Cost to Own: $51,103
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6. North Dakota
Taxes & Fees: $2,009
Depreciation: $18,305
Finance & Interest: $5,854
Insurance: $6,645
Fuel Costs: $13,332
Maintenance: $3,499
Repairs: $871
Total True Cost to Own: $50,515
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