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Albertsons vs Foodtown: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Albertsons is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Albertsons than at Foodtown.

The breakdown — 5,641 products compared

  • Albertsons: cheaper on 3,054 items — overall winner on average price
  • Foodtown: beats Albertsons on 1,942 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 645 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.37 at Albertsons vs $5.64 at Foodtown
  • Basket savings: save about $5.40 on a 20-item basket at Albertsons (27¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 27¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Albertsons: cheaper on frozen (16%), ready meals (16%), dairy (8%), snacks (7%), bakery (4%), pantry (2%)
  • Foodtown: cheaper on meat (12%), beverages (2%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Albertsons

Ingredient score C
Cheerios Protein Strawberry Cereal Large Size 11.2 oz

Cheerios Protein Strawberry Cereal Large Size 11.2 oz

$3.50Albertsons
$6.99Foodtown
Ingredient score C
General Mills Cinnamon Cheerios Protein Large Size Cereal

General Mills Cinnamon Cheerios Protein Large Size Cereal

$3.50Albertsons
$6.99Foodtown
Ingredient score C
Cheerios Protein Honey Nut Cereal Large Size

Cheerios Protein Honey Nut Cereal Large Size

$3.50Albertsons
$6.99Foodtown
Ingredient score C
Chex Mix Cheddar Snack Mix Savory Snack Bag 8 oz 8 oz Bag

Chex Mix Cheddar Snack Mix Savory Snack Bag 8 oz 8 oz Bag

$2.50Albertsons
$4.99Foodtown
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Brazilian Steakhouse, 2.12 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Brazilian Steakhouse, 2.12 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.99Foodtown
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.99Foodtown

Cheaper in Foodtown

Ingredient score A
Beef Marrow Bones Previously Frozen - 2 Lb

Beef Marrow Bones Previously Frozen - 2 Lb

$3.99Foodtown
$7.98Albertsons
Ingredient score C
Snapple Zero Sugar Peach Tea

Snapple Zero Sugar Peach Tea

$1.25Foodtown
$2.49Albertsons
Ingredient score A
Snapple Peach Tea, 16 fl oz

Snapple Peach Tea, 16 fl oz

$1.25Foodtown
$2.49Albertsons
Ingredient score A
Snapple Apple Juice Drink, 16 oz

Snapple Apple Juice Drink, 16 oz

$1.25Foodtown
$2.49Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Snapple Mango Madness Flavored Juice Drink

Snapple Mango Madness Flavored Juice Drink

$1.25Foodtown
$2.49Albertsons
Ingredient score A
Snapple Lemonade Watermelon - 16 Fl. Oz.

Snapple Lemonade Watermelon - 16 Fl. Oz.

$1.25Foodtown
$2.49Albertsons

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