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State Farm vs NationwideHome insurance compared

Compared: Homeowners Insurance vs Homeowners insuranceDocuments checked: November 12, 2026

Short answer

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

They split the points we compared, but the right choice depends on you and the price you're quoted. State Farm is stronger on identity theft; Nationwide on discounts named.

Head to head

Belongings paid at

No clear edge

Both: Replacement cost add-on

Identity theft

State Farm

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

Discounts named

Nationwide

Nationwide: 9 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

Nationwide

Homeowners insurance

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
Nationwide, 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
Nationwide, Extra rebuild coverUp to 2x the limitoptional

Building code upgrades

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

State Farm, Building code upgradesOptional
Nationwide, 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
Nationwide, 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
Nationwide, Valuables (itemized)Offeredno deductible

Service lines

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

State Farm, Service linesNot stated
Nationwide, Service linesOptional add-onlimit not published

Equipment breakdown

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

State Farm, Equipment breakdownNot stated
Nationwide, Equipment breakdownOptional add-onup to $50k

Identity theft

Reimburses the cost of restoring your identity after fraud.

State Farm, Identity theftHighest limitUp to $50koptional
Nationwide, 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
Nationwide, Renting out your homeNot stated

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
Nationwide, Discounts namedMost discounts9 discountsSmart home, multi-policy, protective device

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
Nationwide, Where it's sold43 states + DC

Choose State Farm if…

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

Choose Nationwide if…

  • ✓ Nationwide: 9 discounts vs 6 discounts

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Common questions

Is State Farm better than Nationwide?

They split the points we compared, but the right choice depends on you and the price you're quoted. State Farm is stronger on identity theft; Nationwide on discounts named.

State Farm vs Nationwide: belongings paid at?

Both: Replacement cost add-on.

State Farm vs Nationwide: identity theft?

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

State Farm vs Nationwide: discounts named?

Nationwide: 9 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.