Drivers save money by driving in DC metro area
Maryland, Virginia and D.C. are cheaper to drive in than most states, according to an Automotive Misery Index compiled by CarInsurance.com
The index looks at the cost of gas and auto insurance in each state, plus the average income and miles driven. D.C. was 35th most expensive out of 51. It helps that only Alaskans drive fewer miles in a year than D.C.s, 9,950. Drivers in Virginia (43rd) and Maryland (44th) have a higher income, drive more miles and pay more for gas.
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