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For the average household, transportation costs are almost as much as whatâs spent on rent or the direct costs of home ownership: an average of $9,004 annually. Nearly 90% of U.S. households report spending money on gasoline, an average of nearly $3,000 per year. The average cost of gas per month is $250. Many of us are still paying for our vehicles, through leasing or financing. The average cost of car insurance is about $907 per year. 20% of households regularly pay for some form of public transportation, about $225 per month.
1 Todayâs national average price of gas is $2.29 per gallon, which is the cheapest average for this time of year since 2004. 2  Todayâs average is about $1.04 per gallon less than a year ago and 19 cents less than a month ago.