How much do people in my state spend on car repair?

Americans spent $261.0 billion on motor vehicle maintenance and repair in 2024, about $768 per resident, ranging across states from $456 to $1,207; in dollars it grew 51.9% from 2019 to 2025 but only 4.0% in volume after prices (BEA, national and state).

Spending on motor vehicle maintenance and repair per resident in 2024, six highest and five lowest states and the U.S. average

What it shows: Rhode Island is the largest at $1,207; the smallest shown is West Virginia at $456.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Personal Consumption Expenditures by State (SAPCE3 line 70) and national series DVMRRC1A027NBEA and DVMRRX1A020NBEA via FRED · file downloaded 2024 states, 2025 national

Data and chart by CalcScrape: Car Total Cost of Ownership Calculator