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State Farm vs ErieHome insurance compared

Compared: Homeowners Insurance vs ErieSecure HomeDocuments checked: November 12, 2026

Short answer

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

State Farm comes out ahead on more of the points we compared (2 of 2), but the right choice depends on you and the price you're quoted. State Farm is stronger on identity theft, discounts named; Erie on no single point.

Head to head

Identity theft

State Farm

State Farm: Up to $50k vs Up to $25k

Discounts named

State Farm

State Farm: 6 discounts vs 3 discounts

Side by side

Pick what matters to you and see which of the two fits. Tap any value to read the exact wording.

What matters to you?

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State Farm

Homeowners Insurance

Erie

ErieSecure 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.

State Farm, Sewer and drain backupOptional add-onlimit not published
Erie, Sewer and drain backupIn a bundlelimit not published

Extra rebuild cover

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

Not ranked: Erie, where two sources for it disagree.

State Farm, Extra rebuild coverNot stated
Erie, Extra rebuild coverGuaranteedno cap on the rebuild costSources differ

Building code upgrades

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

State Farm, Building code upgradesOptional
Erie, Building code upgradesIncludedlimit not published

Belongings paid at

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

State Farm, Belongings paid atReplacement cost add-onotherwise cash value
Erie, Belongings paid atNot stated

Valuables (itemized)

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

State Farm, Valuables (itemized)Separate policyno deductible
Erie, Valuables (itemized)Offered

Service lines

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

State Farm, Service linesNot stated
Erie, Service linesIn a bundleup to $10k

Equipment breakdown

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

State Farm, Equipment breakdownNot stated
Erie, Equipment breakdownIn a bundleup to $50k

Identity theft

Reimburses the cost of restoring your identity after fraud.

State Farm, Identity theftHighest limitUp to $50koptional
Erie, Identity theftUp to $25koptional

Renting out your home

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

State Farm, Renting out your homeNot stated
Erie, Renting out your homeOfferedprimary home only

Discounts named

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

State Farm, Discounts namedMost discounts6 discountsBundling, home security / protective devices, impact resistant roof
Erie, Discounts named3 discountsMulti-policy

Where it's sold

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

State Farm, Where it's soldSold through State Farm agents
Erie, Where it's sold12 states + DC

Choose State Farm if…

  • ✓ State Farm: Up to $50k vs Up to $25k
  • ✓ State Farm: 6 discounts vs 3 discounts

Choose Erie if…

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

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Common questions

Is State Farm better than Erie?

State Farm comes out ahead on more of the points we compared (2 of 2), but the right choice depends on you and the price you're quoted. State Farm is stronger on identity theft, discounts named; Erie on no single point.

State Farm vs Erie: identity theft?

State Farm: Up to $50k vs Up to $25k.

State Farm vs Erie: discounts named?

State Farm: 6 discounts vs 3 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.