Publix vs Ralphs

Publix vs Ralphs at a glance

• Ralphs is cheaper in all 8 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Ralphs is 7% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $64.24 at Ralphs and $70.85 at Publix.

How far apart Publix and Ralphs prices are

• Within 10%: 1,327 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,284 items
• More than 25% apart: 821 items
• Typical gap: 14.6% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at PublixLiquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolytes Lemon Lime Drink Mix Packets$12.69 vs $23.99 at Ralphs — save $11.30

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  Biggest saving at RalphsPremier Protein 30g Protein Shake, Café Latte, 30g Protein, 11 Fl Oz, 12 Count$26.99 vs $50.69 at Publix — save $23.70

The same basket at Publix and Ralphs

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Publix and Ralphs.

Ralphs is $6.61 cheaper on this basket.

Publix vs Ralphs prices by aisle

Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.

Publix vs Ralphs on cheap and pricier items

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.

Healthier groceries: Publix vs Ralphs

Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.

Ingredient score	Publix	Ralphs	CheaperGap
Score A501 items	$5.92	$5.51	Ralphs · 7%
Score AB942 items	$6.15	$5.68	Ralphs · 8%
Score B988 items	$6.26	$5.77	Ralphs · 8%
Score C1,017 items	$7.36	$6.54	Ralphs · 11%

Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.