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Liberty Mutual vs FarmersHome insurance compared

Compared: Liberty Mutual Homeowners Insurance vs Farmers Smart Plan HomeDocuments checked: November 12, 2026

Short answer

As of November 12, 2026, from Select Your Cover's read of both insurers' documents:

Farmers comes out ahead on more of the points we compared (1 of 2), but the right choice depends on you and the price you're quoted. Liberty Mutual is stronger on no single point; Farmers on discounts named.

Head to head

Belongings paid at

No clear edge

Both: Replacement cost add-on

Discounts named

Farmers

Farmers: 14 discounts vs 6 discounts

Side by side

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What matters to you?

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Liberty Mutual

Liberty Mutual Homeowners Insurance

Farmers

Farmers Smart Plan Home

Sewer and drain backup

Water that backs up through drains or a failed sump pump. A standard policy leaves it out; you add it.

Liberty Mutual, Sewer and drain backupOptional add-onlimit not published
Farmers, Sewer and drain backupOptional add-onlimit not published

Extra rebuild cover

Pays above your dwelling limit if rebuilding costs more than expected, for example after a disaster raises prices.

Liberty Mutual, Extra rebuild coverNot stated
Farmers, Extra rebuild coverGuaranteedoptional, no cap on the rebuild

Building code upgrades

When a rebuild has to meet today's building code, this pays the extra cost.

Liberty Mutual, Building code upgradesNot stated
Farmers, Building code upgradesOptionallimit not published

Belongings paid at

Replacement cost pays what it costs to buy new. Actual cash value takes off depreciation, so you get less.

Liberty Mutual, Belongings paid atReplacement cost add-onotherwise cash value
Farmers, Belongings paid atReplacement cost add-onotherwise cash value

Valuables (itemized)

Jewelry, art and other valuables listed one by one, usually with higher limits and fewer exclusions.

Liberty Mutual, Valuables (itemized)Blanket jewelry
Farmers, Valuables (itemized)Offered

Service lines

Underground water, sewer, gas and power lines between the street and your house.

Liberty Mutual, Service linesOptional add-onup to $12k
Farmers, Service linesNot stated

Equipment breakdown

Repairs to a furnace, air conditioner, water heater or appliances after a mechanical or electrical breakdown.

Liberty Mutual, Equipment breakdownOptional add-onup to $50k
Farmers, Equipment breakdownNot stated

Identity theft

Reimburses the cost of restoring your identity after fraud.

Liberty Mutual, Identity theftOptionallimit not published
Farmers, Identity theftOptionallimit not published

Renting out your home

Short-term rentals like Airbnb are often excluded unless you add this.

Liberty Mutual, Renting out your homeNot stated
Farmers, Renting out your homeOffered

Discounts named

The discounts the insurer names on its own pages. Amounts depend on your state and home.

Liberty Mutual, Discounts named6 discountsEarly shopper, new or renovated home, new roof
Farmers, Discounts namedMost discounts14 discountsAffinity, preferred payment, bundling

Where it's sold

Not every insurer sells homeowners cover in every state, and some sell only to members.

Liberty Mutual, Where it's soldNot stated
Farmers, Where it's sold41 states + DC

Choose Liberty Mutual if…

  • Its price for you comes in lower. Get quotes from both.

Choose Farmers if…

  • ✓ Farmers: 14 discounts vs 6 discounts

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Common questions

Is Liberty Mutual better than Farmers?

Farmers comes out ahead on more of the points we compared (1 of 2), but the right choice depends on you and the price you're quoted. Liberty Mutual is stronger on no single point; Farmers on discounts named.

Liberty Mutual vs Farmers: belongings paid at?

Both: Replacement cost add-on.

Liberty Mutual vs Farmers: discounts named?

Farmers: 14 discounts vs 6 discounts.

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Compares documents downloaded on 2026-11-12. Terms vary by state, and prices depend on you. Not insurance advice, and we are not an insurance agent.