What's the difference between replacement cost and actual cash value?
Replacement cost pays what it takes to replace an item with a similar new one. Actual cash value subtracts depreciation for age and wear. Many policies pay actual cash value first and the rest after you replace the item. Check your policy.
General information, not advice for your specific policy or property. Updated October 2026.
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