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Average Cost - Insurance
| PLAN TYPE | TODAY | |
| Couple, age 30 | $2673.63 | |
| Couple, age 45 | $3504.93 | |
| 45-yr-old couple with son, 19; daughter, 18 | $8047.15 | |
| Couple, age 65 | $1866.87 | |
| Female, age 30 | $2649.45 | |
| Male, age 30 | $2611.63 | |
| Male, age 50 | $1981.80 | |
| Female, age 50 | $1912.01 | |
| Condo | $355.68 | |
| Homeowner | $839.42 | |
| Renter | $253.59 | |
| Male, age 30 | $266.60 | |
| female, age 30 | $226.10 | |
| male, age 40 | $373.40 | |
| female, age 40 | $309.40 | |
| male, age 50 | $849.00 | |
| female, age 50 | $635.50 |
