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Albertsons vs H-E-B: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, H-E-B is cheaper. You'd pay about 18% less for the same groceries at H-E-B than at Albertsons.

The breakdown — 7,029 products compared

  • H-E-B: cheaper on 6,200 items — overall winner on average price
  • Albertsons: beats H-E-B on 801 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 28 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $4.73 at H-E-B vs $5.75 at Albertsons
  • Basket savings: save about $20.40 on a 20-item basket at H-E-B ($1.02 less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average $1.02 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • H-E-B: cheaper on pantry (21%), beverages (20%), dairy (18%), bakery (17%), ready meals (17%), meat (15%), snacks (14%), frozen (13%)

H-E-B comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Albertsons

Ingredient score AB
Castello Whipped Spreadable Cheese Dip - Garlic & Herbs 5.3 oz

Castello Whipped Spreadable Cheese Dip - Garlic & Herbs 5.3 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.98H-E-B
Ingredient score AB
Castello Whipped Spreadable Cheese Dip - Paprika & Chili 5.3 oz

Castello Whipped Spreadable Cheese Dip - Paprika & Chili 5.3 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.98H-E-B
Ingredient score AB
Meal Simple by H-e-b Greek-style Chicken Breast & Lemon Rosemary Feta Vegetables Avg 0.7 lb

Meal Simple by H-e-b Greek-style Chicken Breast & Lemon Rosemary Feta Vegetables Avg 0.7 lb

$3.49Albertsons
$6.85H-E-B
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Condensed Heart Healthy Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup 10.5 oz 10.5 oz

Campbell's Condensed Heart Healthy Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup 10.5 oz 10.5 oz

$1.00Albertsons
$1.96H-E-B
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Condensed Pokémon Pasta with Chicken In Chicken Broth, 10.5 oz

Campbell's Condensed Pokémon Pasta with Chicken In Chicken Broth, 10.5 oz

$1.00Albertsons
$1.96H-E-B
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Condensed Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.5 oz

Campbell's Condensed Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.5 oz

$1.00Albertsons
$1.96H-E-B

Cheaper in H-E-B

Ingredient score C
A&W Zero Sugar Root Beer Caffeine Free Soda 12 pk Cans, 12 oz

A&W Zero Sugar Root Beer Caffeine Free Soda 12 pk Cans, 12 oz

$6.00H-E-B
$11.99Albertsons
Ingredient score C
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Caffeine Free Soda Cans

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Caffeine Free Soda Cans

$6.00H-E-B
$11.99Albertsons
Ingredient score C
A&W Caffeine Free Cream Soda 12 pk Cans, 12 oz

A&W Caffeine Free Cream Soda 12 pk Cans, 12 oz

$6.00H-E-B
$11.99Albertsons
Ingredient score C
7UP Tropical Zero Sugar 12 Pack Cans, 12 oz

7UP Tropical Zero Sugar 12 Pack Cans, 12 oz

$6.00H-E-B
$11.99Albertsons
Ingredient score AB
7UP Cherry Flavored Caffeine Free Soda 12 pk Cans, 12 oz

7UP Cherry Flavored Caffeine Free Soda 12 pk Cans, 12 oz

$6.00H-E-B
$11.99Albertsons
Ingredient score C
RC Cola Zero Sugar Soda 12 pk Cans, 12 oz

RC Cola Zero Sugar Soda 12 pk Cans, 12 oz

$6.00H-E-B
$11.99Albertsons

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