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As of October 20, 2026, Meijer is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Meijer than at Hy-Vee.
Meijer wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 29¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Hy-VeeMonster Energy Ultra Variety Pack Liberty Sugar Free Energy Drink 12 Pack - 16 fl oz$14.99 vs $26.99 at Meijer — save $12.00
Biggest saving at MeijerOrgain Organic Vanilla Bean 21g Plant-Based Protein Powder$17.84 vs $27.99 at Hy-Vee — save $10.15
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Hy-Vee and Meijer.
| Product | Hy-Vee | Meijer |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.29 | $3.29 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.48 | $3.99 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.78 | $1.99 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.77 | $0.79 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.48 | $2.69 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $3.59 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $3.99 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $3.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.48 | $1.59 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.00 | $3.19 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Nature Valley Protein Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bars 5 Pk | $3.99 | $4.29 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.48 | $3.29 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $7.99 | $8.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.09 | $1.19 |
| Total | $50.29 | $49.35 |
Meijer is $0.94 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Hy-Vee | Meijer | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen342 items | $5.66 | $5.00 | Meijer · 12% |
| Fresh produce123 items | $3.41 | $3.06 | Meijer · 11% |
| Pantry2,542 items | $5.08 | $4.63 | Meijer · 9% |
| Beverages1,735 items | $6.50 | $6.00 | Meijer · 8% |
| Dairy793 items | $4.67 | $4.44 | Meijer · 5% |
| Snacks1,990 items | $5.60 | $5.31 | Meijer · 5% |
| Meat592 items | $6.56 | $6.36 | Meijer · 3% |
| Bakery449 items | $4.94 | $4.85 | Meijer · 2% |
| Ready meals1,985 items | $4.54 | $4.62 | Hy-Vee · 2% |
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 | Meijer | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $32,420 items | $2.28 | $2.20 | Meijer · 3% |
| $3 to $107,564 items | $5.58 | $5.28 | Meijer · 5% |
| Over $10665 items | $14.53 | $13.59 | Meijer · 6% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Hy-Vee | Meijer | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,487 items | $5.54 | $5.13 | Meijer · 7% |
 Score AB2,384 items | $5.50 | $5.09 | Meijer · 8% |
 Score B3,324 items | $5.05 | $4.89 | Meijer · 3% |
 Score C3,454 items | $5.57 | $5.28 | Meijer · 5% |
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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