Nationwide vs. Allstate: Home Insurance Comparison


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Nationwide and Allstate received good rankings for their reasonable rates and quality customer service. Allstate’s higher customer satisfaction ratings give it a slight edge over Nationwide. It’s also slightly cheaper than Nationwide, though both companies offer some of the more affordable home insurance options.

MoneyGeek compared Nationwide and Allstate to find which company is more affordable, accessible and provides more protection. We looked into their premiums, discounts, coverages and customer service ratings.

Comparison Overview: Nationwide vs. Allstate

Nationwide and Allstate are affordable and financially stable options for your home insurance. Between them, Allstate has a cheaper premium, better customer service and more coverages and discounts. Allstate also has good customer service ratings, although it could offer a better customer experience.

Both companies have affordable premiums for policies with $500K in dwelling coverage. Allstate’s rate is slightly cheaper at $1,911 per year, while Nationwide has an average premium of $1,917 per year. Allstate offers 11 discounts and nine optional coverages, offering increased savings and protection. Nationwide only provides eight coverages and discounts.

Allstate is available in all states, including Washington, D.C. On the other hand, Nationwide only provides services in 47 states. Residents of Hawaii, Los Angeles, New Jersey and Wisconsin can’t access Nationwide’s services.

Feature
Nationwide
Allstate

Total Score

89

90

Satisfaction

3.9

4.0

Stability

4.5

4.5

Affordability

4.8

4.8

Average Annual Premium

$1,917

$1,911

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MoneyGeek ranked companies based on nationally recognized data from leading consumer reporting agencies, including J.D. Power for customer service, AM Best for financial stability and Quadrant Information Services for affordability. Learn more.

Which Company Is Cheaper Overall?

Both companies are affordable, with only a few dollars difference between their average premiums. A home insurance policy from Nationwide costs $1,917 per year, while a policy from Allstate costs $1,911 annually, making Allstate $6 cheaper.

Your premium depends on many factors. Consider comparing quotes from several companies to find a policy that fits your budget and caters to your needs.

Average Annual Homeowners Insurance Premium of Nationwide vs. Allstate

homeInsurance
Nationwide

Average Annual Premium

$1,917
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Allstate

Average Annual Premium

$1,911
Allstate’s homeowners insurance costs on average:$6 saved

This is 0% less expensive.

Several variables can affect the cost of your home insurance, but the most significant factors are likely your location and the dwelling coverage amount. Your premium will be higher if your home is in an area with a high crime rate, prone to disasters, thunderstorms or floods. Your dwelling coverage is the amount covered by your insurance to repair or renovate your home’s physical structure after a covered incident.

Which Company Is Cheaper Based on Dwelling Coverage Amount?

Dwelling coverage pays for repairing or rebuilding your house after a loss. It significantly influences your premium — the higher your dwelling coverage, the higher your premium. Allstate is more expensive than Nationwide, regardless of the amount of coverage you choose. Having $500K in dwelling coverage costs $4,672 per year from Allstate and only $4,337 per year from Nationwide. The table below compares rates based on dwelling coverage.

Average Premiums for Nationwide vs Allstate
Allstate$100,000$1,797
Nationwide$100,000$1,211
Allstate$250,000$2,057
Nationwide$250,000$1,932
Nationwide$500,000$4,337
Allstate$500,000$4,672
Nationwide$750,000$6,427
Allstate$750,000$6,667
Allstate$1,000,000$8,723
Nationwide$1,000,000$8,480
Allstate$2,000,000$16,178
Nationwide$2,000,000$16,565
Nationwide$3,000,000$24,431
Allstate$3,000,000$23,636

How Much Does Each Company Cost by State?

Location plays a significant role in determining your premiums. Additionally, the cost of home insurance varies per state due to factors like susceptibility to disasters, cost of living and crime rates.

Allstate is at its cheapest in Hawaii ($446 per year) and the most expensive in Michigan ($3,451 per year). Nationwide has the lowest rates in Oregon ($634 per year) and the highest rates in Maryland ($3,099 per year). The table below shows the cost of home insurance from Allstate and Nationwide in each state.

Average Premiums for Nationwide vs. Allstate
AllstateAK$1,362
AllstateAL$927
NationwideAL$1,511
AllstateAR$2,298
NationwideAR$1,317
AllstateAZ$1,793
NationwideAZ$1,006
AllstateCA$1,351
NationwideCA$1,841
AllstateCO$2,465
NationwideCO$2,938
AllstateCT$1,827
AllstateDC$1,275
AllstateDE$878
NationwideDE$654
AllstateFL$1,598
NationwideFL$1,500
AllstateGA$2,019
NationwideGA$1,892
AllstateHI$446
AllstateIA$1,092
AllstateID$898
AllstateIL$1,045
NationwideIL$1,422
AllstateIN$798
NationwideIN$747
AllstateKS$1,956
AllstateKY$859
AllstateLA$1,158
AllstateMA$3,382
AllstateMD$1,509
NationwideMD$3,099
AllstateME$1,492
NationwideME$1,099
AllstateMI$3,451
AllstateMN$3,072
AllstateMO$2,800
AllstateMS$1,367
NationwideMS$1,549
AllstateMT$2,913
AllstateNC$1,885
NationwideNC$1,905
AllstateND$1,321
AllstateNE$2,315
NationwideNE$2,171
AllstateNH$1,002
NationwideNH$810
AllstateNJ$1,280
AllstateNM$1,195
AllstateNV$897
AllstateNY$1,743
NationwideNY$1,185
AllstateOH$881
NationwideOH$792
AllstateOK$2,041
AllstateOR$782
NationwideOR$634
AllstatePA$827
NationwidePA$1,605
AllstateRI$1,841
NationwideRI$1,513
AllstateSC$879
NationwideSC$2,747
AllstateSD$2,480
AllstateTN$1,750
AllstateTX$3,251
NationwideTX$2,981
AllstateUT$768
NationwideUT$790
AllstateVA$1,956
NationwideVA$895
AllstateVT$1,047
AllstateWA$1,032
AllstateWI$965
AllstateWV$1,074
NationwideWV$757
AllstateWY$3,399

Which Company Has Better Customer Service?

Based on J.D. Power’s Home Insurance study, Allstate has slightly better customer service than Nationwide. There’s no significant gap in their ratings, with Allstate receiving a rating of 4 out of 5 while Nationwide has a rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Because of these ratings, Allstate ranks a point higher than Nationwide when we analyzed each company’s affordability and service quality. Allstate has a MoneyGeek score of 90 out of 100, while Nationwide scores 89 out of 100. Both companies have the same ratings for affordability and stability, at 4.5 out of 5 and 4.78 out of 5, respectively.

Nationwide Vs. Allstate: Customer Service Scores
Score
Nationwide
Allstate

MoneyGeek Score

89

90

Satisfaction Score

3.9

4.0

Stability Score

4.5

4.5

Affordability Score

4.8

4.8

Which Company Has More Optional Coverages?

Allstate offers nine optional coverages, while Nationwide has eight. You can add optional coverages to your policy — usually at an added rate — on top of the standard coverages, like dwelling coverage and personal property coverage. They can supplement or strengthen your protection from damage and accidents, helping you become more financially prepared if you need to make repairs or renovations.

Some companies offer coverages that might be hard to find from other providers. For example, Allstate coverages include protection for mold and fungus and coverage that replaces damaged appliances with more energy-efficient models. Nationwide has earthquake coverage and a coverage that replaces your damaged roof with stronger and safer materials. Take note, though, that some coverages may not be available in certain states, so it’s best to contact your insurer.

Coverage
Nationwide
Allstate

Sewer backup coverage
Covers the cost of
water damage from
a sump pump,
drain or sewer overflow.

Identity theft coverage

Covers some of the
costs incurred due to
identity theft or fraud.

Extended reimbursement

Extends your limits for
certain coverages.

Scheduled personal property coverage

Covers the cost of
valuable items like
jewelry, furs, fine art, etc.

Building ordinance or law coverage

Covers the cost to
rebuild or upgrade a
home so that it
meets the most up-to-date
building codes after a
covered loss.

Both companies offer identity theft coverage, extended reimbursement and scheduled personal property coverage. Identity theft coverage provides assistance and pays for costs like legal fees if your identity is stolen. Extended reimbursement increases your coverage limits for repairs and renovations. Scheduled personal property coverage protects valuable items, such as jewelry and art.

Allstate provides sewer backup coverage, which covers water damage from drainage or pumping problems. Nationwide has content replacement cost coverage, or Brand New Belongings coverage, which reimburses you for the depreciation of your belongings if they’re damaged.

MoneyGeek collected data from the insurers’ official websites. The companies may offer additional coverages not published on the website.

Which Company Has More Discounts?

Allstate offers 11 discounts, while Nationwide offers eight. Both companies provide opportunities to save on your home insurance with standard discounts, such as bundling, claims-free discounts and protective device discounts.

Both companies also offer new homeowners a discount. Nationwide has a discount for customers who switch to the company after being a policyholder with another carrier for a number of years. It also provides a discount if your home is in a gated community. Allstate offers several more rare discounts than Nationwide, including discounts for on-time and early payments and loyalty discounts.

Discount
Nationwide
Allstate

Protective device discount

Discount for having
theft or fire protection
devices, such as alarms
or sprinklers.

Insurance bundling discount

Discount for bundling
your homeowners insurance
policy with another product,
like auto insurance.

Claims-free discount

Discount for going
several years without
filing a claim.

New home discount

Discount for homes that
have been recently constructed.

Home renovation discount

Discount for homes that
have been recently renovated.

Allstate has a new home discount, which can help you save if your house is newly constructed. A new house usually doesn’t need maintenance for the first few years unless an accident or a natural disaster strikes.

Nationwide offers a home renovation discount if you’ve renovated your home's heating, cooling, plumbing or electrical systems. This discount can help you recover renovation expenses by lowering your premiums.

MoneyGeek gathered this information from the insurers’ websites. Some discounts may not be advertised online.

How Much Could Your Homeowners Insurance Premium Cost?

Several factors can influence your home insurance cost, but the most important is the cost of repairing your home. MoneyGeek’s home insurance calculator can give you an estimate of your potential premium, considering different variables. Our recommendations for the best home insurance also detail the latest prices, coverages and discounts.

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About Mark Fitzpatrick


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Mark Fitzpatrick is a Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Producer and MoneyGeek's Head of Insurance. He has analyzed the insurance market for over five years, conducting original research and creating personalized content for every kind of buyer. He has been quoted in several insurance-related publications, including CNBC, NBC News and Mashable.

Fitzpatrick earned a master’s degree in economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He is passionate about using his knowledge of economics and insurance to bring transparency around financial topics and help others feel confident in their money moves.


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