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As of October 20, 2026, Hy-Vee is cheaper. You'd pay about 3% less for the same groceries at Hy-Vee than at Smart & Final.
Hy-Vee wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 16¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Hy-VeePompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil 68 Ounces$19.99 vs $29.99 at Smart & Final — save $10.00
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalMuscle Milk PRO33 High Protein Shake with Ultra-Filtered Milk, Vanilla Creme, 12Pk$26.99 vs $39.99 at Hy-Vee — save $13.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Hy-Vee and Smart & Final.
| Product | Hy-Vee | Smart & Final |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.29 | $3.69 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.48 | $4.29 |
| 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 | $2.49 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $3.99 |
| 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 | $1.29 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.00 | $2.59 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $4.49 |
| Nature Valley Protein Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bars 5 Pk | $3.99 | $5.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.48 | $2.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $7.99 | $6.99 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.09 | $1.29 |
| Total | $50.29 | $50.85 |
Hy-Vee is $0.56 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Hy-Vee | Smart & Final | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages784 items | $7.29 | $8.05 | Hy-Vee · 9% |
| Baby food84 items | $5.73 | $5.39 | Smart & Final · 6% |
| Bakery167 items | $4.84 | $5.01 | Hy-Vee · 4% |
| Snacks832 items | $5.34 | $5.54 | Hy-Vee · 4% |
| Meat228 items | $5.88 | $5.68 | Smart & Final · 3% |
| Ready meals905 items | $4.81 | $4.92 | Hy-Vee · 2% |
| Dairy386 items | $4.88 | $4.92 | Hy-Vee · 1% |
| Frozen224 items | $6.07 | $6.04 | Smart & Final · 1% |
| Pantry1,149 items | $4.94 | $4.88 | Smart & Final · 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 | Smart & Final | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,102 items | $2.20 | $2.34 | Hy-Vee · 6% |
| $3 to $103,340 items | $5.53 | $5.53 | Same |
| Over $10359 items | $14.93 | $16.66 | Hy-Vee · 10% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Hy-Vee | Smart & Final | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A708 items | $5.28 | $5.23 | Smart & Final · 1% |
 Score AB1,106 items | $5.37 | $5.43 | Hy-Vee · 1% |
 Score B1,439 items | $5.36 | $5.53 | Hy-Vee · 3% |
 Score C1,548 items | $5.74 | $6.05 | Hy-Vee · 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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