Cheapest home insurance carriers in Columbus
Estimated annual premiums for a standard policy (~$300k dwelling, $1,000 deductible), ranked cheapest first — Columbus averages about $1,580/yr (median of the carriers below: $1,343/yr). Enter your ZIP for a ranking tuned to your home.
| # | Carrier | Est. annual | vs median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auto-Owners | $1,011/yr | Save $332 |
| 2 | USAA | $1,232/yr | Save $111 |
| 3 | NJM Insurance | $1,264/yr | Save $79 |
| 4 | Erie Insurance | $1,327/yr | Save $16 |
| 5 | Shelter Insurance | $1,343/yr | Save $0 |
| 6 | Frankenmuth Insurance | $1,343/yr | Save $0 |
| 7 | Amica Mutual | $1,345/yr | +$2 |
| 8 | Cincinnati Insurance | $1,390/yr | +$47 |
| 9 | Westfield Insurance | $1,390/yr | +$47 |
| 10 | Celina | $1,390/yr | +$47 |
Why home insurance costs what it does in Columbus
Columbus-area home insurance is priced mainly around tornadoes, hail and winter. Columbus prices close to the Ohio average, with spring tornadoes, hail, and winter storms the main rate drivers.
The metro average hides your ZIP. A single carrier can price neighboring ZIPs very differently — coastal, wildfire, or older-home areas load high while lower-risk pockets pay less. This page is a Columbus-level estimate; compare carriers for your exact ZIP to see where you land, and see why your rate can jump even when your carrier’s filing looks flat.
See all Ohio home rates & carriers → · Who’s raising & cutting Ohio home rates →
Directional estimates from public rate filings and NAIC data — not a quote. Metro figures apply a modeled Columbus offset to the Ohio average; your actual rate depends on dwelling amount, deductible, roof age, claims history, and exact ZIP.