The cost of auto insurance in California is dependent on many variables, such as the city you live in, the number of cars you insure, and your insurance company. A website reports the annual 2017 standard premium for a male, licensed for 6-8 years, who drives a certain midsize car 12,600 to 15,000 miles per year and has no violations or accidents.

City	Allstate	21st Century
Long Beach	$3,445	$3,151
Pomona	3,568	3,103
San Bernardino	3,394	3,111
Moreno Valley	3,490	3,303

What is the average premium (in dollars) for Allstate Insurance?

$

What is the average premium (in dollars) for 21st Century Insurance?

$

If you were buying insurance, would you care about the average premium cost? If not, what would you want to know?