WalletHub’s annual “Best & Worst States to Drive In” found Kansas to be the best and Hawaii the worst.
WalletHub compared all 50 states across 31 key indicators of a positive commute, including cost of ownership/maintenance, access to vehicles and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, and safety based on average gas prices, insurance rates, rush-hour traffic congestion, road quality, and more.
“Owning a car can really squeeze your wallet if you’re not in the right location,” said Chip Lupo, WalletHub analyst, in the report. “On top of having pricey gas, maintenance, and insurance expenses, some states can hurt you even more financially with excessive traffic congestion, which wastes both your fuel and your productivity. The best states to drive in are ones that are relatively rural, with smaller populations, a low cost of living, well-maintained roads, and safe motorists.”…