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State Farm vs USAAHome insurance compared

Compared: Homeowners Insurance vs USAA 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; USAA on belongings paid at.

Head to head

Belongings paid at

USAA

USAA: Replacement cost vs Replacement cost add-on

Identity theft

State Farm

State Farm: Up to $50k vs Up to $5k

Discounts named

No clear edge

Both: 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

USAA

USAA 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
USAA, Sewer and drain backupOptional add-onlimit not publishedSources differ

Extra rebuild cover

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

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

State Farm, Extra rebuild coverNot stated
USAA, Extra rebuild cover+25%above the dwelling limit, optionalSources differ

Building code upgrades

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

State Farm, Building code upgradesOptional
USAA, Building code upgradesOptional

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
USAA, Belongings paid atStandardReplacement coststandard, no depreciation

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
USAA, Valuables (itemized)Separate policyno deductible

Service lines

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

State Farm, Service linesNot stated
USAA, 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
USAA, Equipment breakdownNot stated

Identity theft

Reimburses the cost of restoring your identity after fraud.

State Farm, Identity theftHighest limitUp to $50koptional
USAA, Identity theftUp to $5kincluded

Renting out your home

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

State Farm, Renting out your homeNot stated
USAA, Renting out your homeOfferedless than a month

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
USAA, Discounts named6 discountsBundling, Connected Home, loyalty

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
USAA, Where it's soldMembers onlymilitary, veterans and families

Choose State Farm if…

  • ✓ State Farm: Up to $50k vs Up to $5k

Choose USAA if…

  • ✓ USAA: Replacement cost vs Replacement cost add-on

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Common questions

Is State Farm better than USAA?

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; USAA on belongings paid at.

State Farm vs USAA: belongings paid at?

USAA: Replacement cost vs Replacement cost add-on.

State Farm vs USAA: identity theft?

State Farm: Up to $50k vs Up to $5k.

State Farm vs USAA: discounts named?

Both: 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.