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Life Insurance in Pennsylvania — Average Cost 2026

Average life insurance (term, $500k) in Pennsylvania: $540/year ($45/month). Pennsylvania ranks #24 out of 51 states — below the national average.

Average annual

$540

Average monthly

$45

National rank

#24

of 51 states

vs national avg

-6.3%

stable trend

Pennsylvania vs national average

Pennsylvania$540/yr
National average$576/yr

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Term life insurance rates in Pennsylvania

Term life insurance rates in Pennsylvania are 6% below the national average. Unlike auto and home insurance, life insurance rates are driven primarily by individual health factors, age, and lifestyle rather than geographic location — so state-level averages for life insurance are less meaningful than for property and auto coverages.

The figures shown represent a benchmark rate for a healthy 40-year-old male with $500,000 in 20-year term coverage. Your actual premium will vary based on your age, health, occupation, and the specific insurer you choose. Locking in a term life policy at a younger age significantly reduces your lifetime cost.

How Pennsylvania compares to neighbors

Pennsylvania (you)$540/yr
Delaware
$540/yr$0
Maryland
$564/yr+$24
New Jersey
$576/yr+$36
New York
$600/yr+$60
Ohio
$504/yr$36