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As of November 11, 2026, Fareway is cheaper. You'd pay about 12% less for the same groceries at Fareway than at Albertsons.
Fareway wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 64¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at AlbertsonsPompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil Easy Squeeze 25.4 Ounces$14.99 vs $20.99 at Fareway — save $6.00
Biggest saving at Fareway5-hour ENERGY Dietary Supplement$14.99 vs $24.99 at Albertsons — save $10.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Albertsons and Fareway.
| Product | Albertsons | Fareway |
|---|---|---|
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.67 | $0.77 |
| Almond Breeze Dairy Free Unsweetened Original Almond Milk Half Gallon | $3.99 | $3.68 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.99 | $4.99 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $4.49 | $4.27 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.99 | $9.49 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.49 | $5.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.99 | $3.98 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.99 | $2.69 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.50 | $3.98 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.48 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.29 | $2.96 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.79 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.39 | $1.24 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $4.34 |
| Total | $65.54 | $59.84 |
Fareway is $5.70 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Albertsons | Fareway | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages974 items | $6.53 | $5.49 | Fareway · 16% |
| Dairy367 items | $4.94 | $4.24 | Fareway · 14% |
| Pantry958 items | $4.62 | $4.09 | Fareway · 11% |
| Frozen179 items | $6.13 | $5.54 | Fareway · 10% |
| Ready meals712 items | $4.97 | $4.48 | Fareway · 10% |
| Snacks925 items | $5.27 | $4.77 | Fareway · 9% |
| Bakery222 items | $4.95 | $4.56 | Fareway · 8% |
| Meat193 items | $6.52 | $5.99 | Fareway · 8% |
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 | Albertsons | Fareway | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,086 items | $2.26 | $2.06 | Fareway · 9% |
| $3 to $103,131 items | $5.51 | $4.90 | Fareway · 11% |
| Over $10353 items | $14.06 | $11.87 | Fareway · 16% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Albertsons | Fareway | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A553 items | $5.31 | $4.62 | Fareway · 13% |
 Score AB957 items | $5.49 | $4.84 | Fareway · 12% |
 Score B1,564 items | $5.20 | $4.60 | Fareway · 12% |
 Score C1,496 items | $5.58 | $4.93 | Fareway · 12% |
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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