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As of October 20, 2026, Meijer is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Meijer than at Ingles.
Calculated by multiplying the average 65¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Biggest saving at MeijerMcCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 2 Ounces$7.39 vs $12.98 at Ingles — save $5.59

Biggest saving at InglesSeedless Moon Drop Black Grapes$5.98 vs $9.98 at Meijer — save $4.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Meijer and Ingles.
| Product | Meijer | Ingles |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.29 | $4.28 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.99 | $5.18 |
| Heinz Tomato Ketchup | $2.99 | $4.28 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.59 | $4.28 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.78 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.78 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.19 | $5.98 |
| Diet Coke Soda Bottle | $2.69 | $2.00 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $6.99 | $11.98 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.59 | $1.78 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.19 | $3.98 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $4.98 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.69 | $5.48 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.29 | $4.18 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $8.49 | $11.48 |
| Total | $59.95 | $79.42 |
Meijer is $19.47 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Meijer | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen110 items | $4.59 | $6.05 | Meijer · 24% |
| Dairy245 items | $4.03 | $4.95 | Meijer · 19% |
| Snacks139 items | $4.40 | $5.42 | Meijer · 19% |
| Beverages52 items | $4.61 | $5.42 | Meijer · 15% |
| Meat283 items | $5.63 | $6.50 | Meijer · 13% |
| Pantry732 items | $3.60 | $4.11 | Meijer · 13% |
| Ready meals659 items | $4.26 | $4.80 | Meijer · 11% |
| Bakery222 items | $4.45 | $4.89 | Meijer · 9% |
| Fresh produce72 items | $2.88 | $2.80 | Ingles · 3% |
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 | Meijer | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3701 items | $1.88 | $2.28 | Meijer · 17% |
| $3 to $101,765 items | $4.86 | $5.58 | Meijer · 13% |
| Over $1064 items | $11.85 | $13.29 | Meijer · 11% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Meijer | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.85 | $4.24 | Meijer · 9% | |
| $4.12 | $4.76 | Meijer · 13% | |
| $4.33 | $5.10 | Meijer · 15% | |
| $4.28 | $4.94 | Meijer · 13% |
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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