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As of October 20, 2026, Hy-Vee is cheaper. You'd pay about 11% less for the same groceries at Hy-Vee than at Ingles.
Hy-Vee wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 56¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Hy-VeeFrito-Lay Flavor Mix Variety Pack Snack Chips Multipack - 42 Count$18.99 vs $27.79 at Ingles — save $8.80
Biggest saving at InglesEnfamil Infant Formula, Milk Based Powder With Iron, 0 12 Months 12.5 Oz$20.98 vs $25.99 at Hy-Vee — save $5.01
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Hy-Vee and Ingles.
| Product | Hy-Vee | Ingles |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.29 | $4.28 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.48 | $5.18 |
| Heinz Tomato Ketchup | $4.49 | $4.28 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $4.28 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.78 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.78 |
| Diet Coke Soda Bottle | $2.79 | $2.00 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $7.99 | $11.98 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.48 | $1.78 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.00 | $3.98 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $4.98 |
| Nature Valley Protein Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bars 5 Pk | $3.99 | $5.98 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.48 | $4.18 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $7.99 | $11.48 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.09 | $1.28 |
| Total | $60.53 | $75.22 |
Hy-Vee is $14.69 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Hy-Vee | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks176 items | $4.46 | $5.41 | Hy-Vee · 17% |
| Frozen101 items | $5.25 | $6.20 | Hy-Vee · 15% |
| Ready meals670 items | $4.11 | $4.85 | Hy-Vee · 15% |
| Dairy269 items | $4.32 | $5.00 | Hy-Vee · 14% |
| Beverages48 items | $4.62 | $5.26 | Hy-Vee · 12% |
| Meat314 items | $5.39 | $6.10 | Hy-Vee · 12% |
| Bakery206 items | $4.37 | $4.90 | Hy-Vee · 11% |
| Pantry719 items | $3.84 | $4.19 | Hy-Vee · 8% |
| Baby food153 items | $4.74 | $4.55 | Ingles · 4% |
| Fresh produce90 items | $3.14 | $3.16 | 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 | Hy-Vee | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3804 items | $1.98 | $2.27 | Hy-Vee · 13% |
| $3 to $101,869 items | $4.87 | $5.55 | Hy-Vee · 12% |
| Over $1086 items | $13.87 | $14.15 | Hy-Vee · 2% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Hy-Vee | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A447 items | $3.67 | $3.90 | Hy-Vee · 6% |
 Score AB569 items | $4.29 | $4.79 | Hy-Vee · 10% |
 Score B762 items | $4.49 | $5.12 | Hy-Vee · 12% |
 Score C981 items | $4.45 | $5.14 | Hy-Vee · 13% |
Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.
Prices are periodic snapshots and may differ from your local store.
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