Compare stores
As of October 20, 2026, Kroger is cheaper. You'd pay about 12% less for the same groceries at Kroger than at Vons.
Kroger wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 79¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at KrogerArtisan Fresh Fruit Tart 9 Inch - Each$12.64 vs $24.99 at Vons — save $12.35
Biggest saving at VonsPlanters Mixed Nuts With Sea Salt Jar - 27 Oz$15.99 vs $23.99 at Kroger — save $8.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Kroger and Vons.
| Product | Kroger | Vons |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.29 | $5.99 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.67 | $2.99 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.99 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.50 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.59 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.29 | $4.99 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.29 | $4.99 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.49 | $4.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.69 | $1.99 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.29 | $4.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.49 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.99 | $5.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.29 | $4.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $11.99 | $11.99 |
| Total | $57.14 | $67.86 |
Kroger is $10.72 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Kroger | Vons | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry1,086 items | $4.60 | $5.55 | Kroger · 17% |
| Ready meals700 items | $5.40 | $6.32 | Kroger · 15% |
| Frozen214 items | $5.85 | $6.69 | Kroger · 13% |
| Dairy655 items | $4.63 | $5.27 | Kroger · 12% |
| Beverages1,901 items | $6.57 | $7.41 | Kroger · 11% |
| Meat370 items | $7.14 | $8.01 | Kroger · 11% |
| Bakery284 items | $5.15 | $5.66 | Kroger · 9% |
| Snacks1,075 items | $5.30 | $5.85 | Kroger · 9% |
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 | Kroger | Vons | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,203 items | $2.06 | $2.46 | Kroger · 16% |
| $3 to $104,398 items | $5.27 | $6.04 | Kroger · 13% |
| Over $10735 items | $13.60 | $15.09 | Kroger · 10% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Kroger | Vons | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,009 items | $5.51 | $6.20 | Kroger · 11% |
 Score AB1,497 items | $5.36 | $6.10 | Kroger · 12% |
 Score B1,909 items | $5.04 | $5.71 | Kroger · 12% |
 Score C1,920 items | $6.46 | $7.45 | Kroger · 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.
We are independent — stores don't pay us for placement.
All images, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.