Life insurance cost by age · Family years begin
Life insurance cost at 30
At 30, life insurance usually lines up with the big milestones — marriage, a first home, a first child — and rates are still close to their lowest.
The short answer
20-year, $500,000 term: about $28–$72/mo for women and $31–$85/mo for men — healthy non-smokers, from real carrier rate tables. Your health, tobacco use, state and the carrier you choose decide the real price.
Term life insurance at 30
| Term | Coverage | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 years | $250,000 | $11–$26/mo | $13–$31/mo |
| 10 years | $500,000 | $22–$51/mo | $26–$63/mo |
| 10 years | $1,000,000 | $45–$102/mo | $52–$125/mo |
| 20 years | $250,000 | $14–$36/mo | $16–$43/mo |
| 20 years | $500,000 | $28–$72/mo | $31–$85/mo |
| 20 years | $1,000,000 | $55–$144/mo | $63–$171/mo |
| 30 years | $250,000 | $18–$46/mo | $20–$55/mo |
| 30 years | $500,000 | $35–$92/mo | $41–$110/mo |
| 30 years | $1,000,000 | $71–$184/mo | $82–$220/mo |
Healthy non-smokers. Low end: best health class at the most competitive carriers; high end: typical, including no-exam options. “—” = not enough products in our tables at this age.
Tobacco users: a 20-year, $500,000 policy runs about $84–$143/mo for women and $88–$153/mo for men at 30.
What life insurance is for at 30
Thirty is when many people buy a home and start a family, which is exactly when a family would struggle most without your income.
A 30-year term bought now lasts until 60 — through the mortgage and until the kids are grown.
What most 30-year-olds buy
- 20- or 30-year term sized to income × years + the mortgage (try our mortgage protection calculator)
- Coverage for a stay-at-home parent too — childcare and household work cost real money to replace
- Optional permanent coverage or IUL for lifelong protection
What affects your price at 30
Rates still depend mostly on tobacco, build (height and weight), blood pressure and family history. Most 30-year-olds can qualify without a medical exam. See our health-condition guides.
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Life insurance at 30 — FAQ
How much does life insurance cost for a 30-year-old?
For a healthy non-smoker: 20-year, $500,000 term: about $28–$72/mo for women and $31–$85/mo for men, based on carrier rate tables we work with. The low end is the best health class at the most competitive carriers; health, tobacco, state and carrier change the real price.
How much more do smokers pay at 30?
Much more: a 20-year, $500,000 term policy runs about $88–$153/mo for men and $84–$143/mo for women who use tobacco at 30, versus the non-smoker ranges above. Quitting for 12 months can qualify you for non-smoker rates at many carriers.
How much life insurance should a 30-year-old get?
A common starting point is 10–15× income plus the mortgage, minus savings. Our calculator adds your actual mortgage, debts, kids and savings so you can see your number.