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Albertsons vs Jewel-Osco: 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 Jewel-Osco.

The breakdown — 16,830 products compared

  • Albertsons: cheaper on 8,513 items — overall winner on average price
  • Jewel-Osco: beats Albertsons on 4,519 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 3,798 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.23 at Albertsons vs $6.54 at Jewel-Osco
  • Basket savings: save about $6.20 on a 20-item basket at Albertsons (31¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 31¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Albertsons: cheaper on frozen (11%), snacks (9%), ready meals (7%), bakery (6%), dairy (5%), beverages (3%), pantry (2%), meat (2%)
  • Jewel-Osco: cheaper on fresh produce (9%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Albertsons

Ingredient score A
Perfect Hydration Ph 9 5 Alkaline Water Electrolytes Purified Drinking Water 33.8 fl oz

Perfect Hydration Ph 9 5 Alkaline Water Electrolytes Purified Drinking Water 33.8 fl oz

$1.00Albertsons
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score A
Quicos Zip Bag - 17 Oz

Quicos Zip Bag - 17 Oz

$4.00Albertsons
$7.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Kaukauna Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread with Almonds 6 oz

Kaukauna Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread with Almonds 6 oz

$3.50Albertsons
$6.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score C
Baskin Robbins Choc Chip Bars - 4-2.65 Fl. Oz.

Baskin Robbins Choc Chip Bars - 4-2.65 Fl. Oz.

$3.00Albertsons
$5.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Herdez Salsa Verde Mild

Herdez Salsa Verde Mild

$3.00Albertsons
$5.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score C
Rice Chex Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Homemade Chex Mix Ingredient 12 oz 12 oz Box

Rice Chex Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Homemade Chex Mix Ingredient 12 oz 12 oz Box

$3.00Albertsons
$5.99Jewel-Osco

Cheaper in Jewel-Osco

Ingredient score A
White Nectarine

White Nectarine

$0.80Jewel-Osco
$1.60Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Sour Punch Twists, Assorted Flavors Chewy Candy, 210 Pieces, 2.59 lb Jar

Sour Punch Twists, Assorted Flavors Chewy Candy, 210 Pieces, 2.59 lb Jar

$5.50Jewel-Osco
$10.99Albertsons
Ingredient score C
Pizzeria Uno 12 Inch Pepperoni Pizza - 21.5 oz

Pizzeria Uno 12 Inch Pepperoni Pizza - 21.5 oz

$5.00Jewel-Osco
$9.99Albertsons
Ingredient score C
Pizzeria Uno 12 Inch Cheese Pizza - 21.1 oz

Pizzeria Uno 12 Inch Cheese Pizza - 21.1 oz

$5.00Jewel-Osco
$9.99Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Frosted Flakes Cereal Pumpkin Spice 15.4oz - 15.4 OZ

Frosted Flakes Cereal Pumpkin Spice 15.4oz - 15.4 OZ

$3.50Jewel-Osco
$6.99Albertsons
Ingredient score C
Welch's Strawberry Fruit 'N Yogurt Snacks 8 ea 8 ea Box

Welch's Strawberry Fruit 'N Yogurt Snacks 8 ea 8 ea Box

$2.00Jewel-Osco
$3.99Albertsons

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