❗️This map shows just how expensive financing has become across the U.S., with some states averaging more than $800 a month for new vehicles. The biggest shockers are Alaska at $854, Wyoming at $852, Texas at $837, and Louisiana at $814 for average new-car payments. Used cars are not exactly cheap either, with states like Georgia at $641, Texas at $637, Alaska at $632, and New Mexico at $626. The national picture makes it even more serious, with the average new-vehicle payment hitting $773 in Q1 2026 and 20% of financed new-car buyers taking on $1,000+ monthly payments. A big reason this feels so brutal is that buyers are financing larger amounts, stretching loans longer, and sometimes carrying negative equity into the next vehicle. Would you still finance the car you want today, or has the market gone completely out of control? What are your thoughts? 🤔💭 Featuring Data From Edmunds #cars #usedcar #america #usa #finance