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Albertsons vs Ingles: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Albertsons is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Albertsons than at Ingles.

The breakdown — 1,772 products compared

  • Albertsons: cheaper on 1,003 items — overall winner on average price
  • Ingles: beats Albertsons on 744 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 25 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $4.99 at Albertsons vs $5.17 at Ingles
  • Basket savings: save about $3.60 on a 20-item basket at Albertsons (18¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 18¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Albertsons: cheaper on frozen (16%), snacks (8%), ready meals (8%), dairy (6%), pantry (3%), beverages (1%)
  • Ingles: cheaper on meat (9%), bakery (4%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Albertsons

Ingredient score A
Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.3 oz

Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.3 oz

$9.99Albertsons
$19.98Ingles
Ingredient score C
Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Cracked Black Pepper Fresh Pork Tenderloin

Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Cracked Black Pepper Fresh Pork Tenderloin

$3.99Albertsons
$7.98Ingles
Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.98Ingles
Ingredient score C
McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, 3.5 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, 3.5 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.98Ingles
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.98Ingles
Ingredient score C
McCormick Grill Mates Mesquite Seasoning, 2.5 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Mesquite Seasoning, 2.5 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.98Ingles

Cheaper in Ingles

Ingredient score A
Beef USDA Choice Chuck Blade Steak Boneless - 1.5 Lb

Beef USDA Choice Chuck Blade Steak Boneless - 1.5 Lb

$7.98Ingles
$14.99Albertsons
Ingredient score A
USDA Choice Beef Chuck Mock Tender Roast - 3 Lb

USDA Choice Beef Chuck Mock Tender Roast - 3 Lb

$17.98Ingles
$32.97Albertsons
Ingredient score A
Sunkist Oranges Cara Cara - 3 Lb

Sunkist Oranges Cara Cara - 3 Lb

$3.98Ingles
$6.99Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Monster Energy Zero Ultra, Sugar Free Energy Drink, 16 oz

Monster Energy Zero Ultra, Sugar Free Energy Drink, 16 oz

$2.00Ingles
$3.49Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Monster Energy Green, Original, 16 oz

Monster Energy Green, Original, 16 oz

$2.00Ingles
$3.49Albertsons
Ingredient score AB
Kikkoman Japanese-Style Panko Bread Crumbs, 8 oz

Kikkoman Japanese-Style Panko Bread Crumbs, 8 oz

$2.18Ingles
$3.79Albertsons

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