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As of October 20, 2026, Hy-Vee is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Hy-Vee than at Albertsons.
Hy-Vee wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 23¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at AlbertsonsMcCormick Gourmet Saffron, 0.04 oz$16.74 vs $23.99 at Hy-Vee — save $7.25
Biggest saving at Hy-VeeMonster Energy Ultra Variety Pack Liberty Sugar Free Energy Drink 12 Pack - 16 fl oz$14.99 vs $23.99 at Albertsons — save $9.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Albertsons and Hy-Vee.
| Product | Albertsons | Hy-Vee |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.00 | $3.29 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $5.49 | $3.48 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.49 | $1.78 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.67 | $0.77 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $3.29 | $2.48 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.49 | $1.48 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.59 | $3.00 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.48 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.99 | $7.99 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.39 | $1.09 |
| Total | $55.35 | $48.30 |
Hy-Vee is $7.05 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Albertsons | Hy-Vee | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy812 items | $5.33 | $4.98 | Hy-Vee · 7% |
| Bakery360 items | $5.52 | $5.18 | Hy-Vee · 6% |
| Beverages1,729 items | $6.91 | $6.50 | Hy-Vee · 6% |
| Meat438 items | $6.74 | $6.34 | Hy-Vee · 6% |
| Ready meals1,434 items | $5.09 | $4.82 | Hy-Vee · 5% |
| Pantry1,961 items | $5.44 | $5.34 | Hy-Vee · 2% |
| Snacks1,961 items | $5.31 | $5.21 | Hy-Vee · 2% |
| Frozen293 items | $5.86 | $5.78 | Hy-Vee · 1% |
The same products grouped by what they cost — a store can win on everyday basics and lose on bigger-ticket items, or the other way round.
| Price level | Albertsons | Hy-Vee | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,913 items | $2.34 | $2.22 | Hy-Vee · 5% |
| $3 to $106,393 items | $5.68 | $5.48 | Hy-Vee · 4% |
| Over $10767 items | $14.31 | $13.57 | Hy-Vee · 5% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Albertsons | Hy-Vee | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,280 items | $6.04 | $5.86 | Hy-Vee · 3% |
 Score AB2,095 items | $5.71 | $5.53 | Hy-Vee · 3% |
 Score B2,873 items | $5.33 | $5.04 | Hy-Vee · 5% |
 Score C2,825 items | $5.95 | $5.70 | Hy-Vee · 4% |
Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.
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