State Farm vs. Metromile: Discounts, quotes, and comparison

State Farm vs. Metromile

If you’re looking for auto insurance, you might be comparing State Farm and Metromile.

Founded in 1922, State Farm is a mainstay in the insurance industry. In fact, it’s the largest auto insurer in the United States. Meanwhile, Metromile is the young upstart, founded in 2011.

Metromile is unique because it offers pay-by-mile insurance. Essentially, you’ll pay a flat monthly fee and a per-mile rate. Unlike larger insurers who offer a variation of pay-by-mile insurance, Metromile doesn’t track your driving habits (for example, hard braking or the times you drive).

State Farm doesn’t offer pay-by-mile insurance. However, through its Drive Safe & Save program, you may qualify for discounts through low mileage and safe driving habits. The insurer also covers all 50 states, while Metromile covers eight states.

	State Farm	Metromile
About the provider	Founded in 1922, State Farm ranks as one of the top companies where cars and homes are insured. State Farm stands by its customers by striving to offer the best products and prices. The company is no stranger to the Fortune 500 list.	Founded in San Francisco, Metromile is revolutionizing car insurance for drivers in metropolitan areas. Low-mileage drivers benefit from the pay-per-mile platform and their app, Pulse, offers a car health monitor and street sweeping alerts so you won’t get ticketed.
Price	Policy costs depend your personal situation. Visit State Farm for a quote based on your specific needs.	Policy costs depend your personal situation. Visit Metromile for a quote based on your specific needs.
States served	All 50 states	7
User satisfaction*	B+	A+
J.D. Power ratings**	3/5 on overall claims satisfaction	N/A
Driver discounts	View driver discounts	View driver discounts
Vehicle discounts	View vehicle discounts	View vehicle discounts
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* Based on Better Business Bureau’s company rating
** Based on the 2016 U.S Auto Claims Satisfaction Study

Driver discounts

	State Farm	Metromile
Good student	Up to 25% (under 25). Additional discount if student is away from home and only using the car when back home.
Defensive driver
Good driver	3 years no moving violations or at-fault accidents
Pay in full discount
Multicar	Up to 20% (two or more vehicles in household)
Military
Homeowner
Other discounts	Driving training – Varies (all operators under 21 complete approved drivers education) Drive Safe & Safe – Enroll in the State Farm app
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Vehicle discounts

	State Farm	Metromile
Anti-theft device
Anti-lock brake
Passive restraints	Up to 40% (medical-related coverage, vehicle made in 1994 or later)
Air bag
Other discounts	Vehicle safety discount – Up to 40% (medical-related coverage, vehicle made in 1994 or later)
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Bottom line

If you’re looking for pay-by-mile insurance, consider Metromile. The insurer may be an especially good choice if you drive very little.

State Farm is what might come to mind when you think of traditional auto insurance. When calculating your premium, the insurer puts more emphasis on on risk-pool assessments like your zip code and car model.

If you think you’ll qualify for discounts, you may have better luck with State Farm. The insurer offers promotions like good-student, defensive-driver and good-driver discounts. Metromile, meanwhile, offers discounts only if you insure multiple vehicles.

If neither one’s right for you, compare car insurance options to find the best policy for you.