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State Farm vs FarmersHome insurance compared

Compared: 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. State Farm 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

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

What matters to you?

Pick any. Those rows move to the top and we show who leads on them.

State Farm

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.

State Farm, 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.

State Farm, 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.

State Farm, Building code upgradesOptional
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.

State Farm, 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.

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

Service lines

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

State Farm, Service linesNot stated
Farmers, Service linesNot stated

Equipment breakdown

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

State Farm, Equipment breakdownNot stated
Farmers, Equipment breakdownNot stated

Identity theft

Reimburses the cost of restoring your identity after fraud.

State Farm, Identity theftUp to $50koptional
Farmers, Identity theftOptionallimit not published

Renting out your home

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

State Farm, 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.

State Farm, Discounts named6 discountsBundling, home security / protective devices, impact resistant 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.

State Farm, Where it's soldSold through State Farm agents
Farmers, Where it's sold41 states + DC

Choose State Farm 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 State Farm 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. State Farm is stronger on no single point; Farmers on discounts named.

State Farm vs Farmers: belongings paid at?

Both: Replacement cost add-on.

State Farm 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.