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Albertsons vs Kroger: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Kroger is cheaper. You'd pay about 8% less for the same groceries at Kroger than at Albertsons.

The breakdown — 6,028 products compared

  • Kroger: cheaper on 3,554 items — overall winner on average price
  • Albertsons: beats Kroger on 1,317 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 1,157 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.60 at Kroger vs $6.06 at Albertsons
  • Basket savings: save about $9.20 on a 20-item basket at Kroger (46¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 46¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Albertsons: cheaper on frozen (1%)
  • Kroger: cheaper on pantry (11%), ready meals (8%), beverages (8%), dairy (8%), snacks (6%), bakery (6%), meat (5%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Albertsons

Ingredient score A
Liquid Death Mountain Water Still Drinking Water Cans

Liquid Death Mountain Water Still Drinking Water Cans

$6.99Albertsons
$12.99Kroger
Ingredient score B
The Laughing Cow Creamy Spicy Pepper Jack Variety Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz Box (8 Count) 8 Pack

The Laughing Cow Creamy Spicy Pepper Jack Variety Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz Box (8 Count) 8 Pack

$2.50Albertsons
$4.49Kroger
Ingredient score B
Laughing Cow Light 8P 5.4 oz

Laughing Cow Light 8P 5.4 oz

$2.50Albertsons
$4.49Kroger
Ingredient score AB
The Laughing Cow Creamy Garlic & Herb Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz Box (8 Count)

The Laughing Cow Creamy Garlic & Herb Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz Box (8 Count)

$2.50Albertsons
$4.49Kroger
Ingredient score AB
Laughing Cow Original 8P 5.4 oz

Laughing Cow Original 8P 5.4 oz

$2.50Albertsons
$4.49Kroger
Ingredient score C
Mccain Craft Beer Battered Fries 22 oz (Frozen Potatoes) 22 oz

Mccain Craft Beer Battered Fries 22 oz (Frozen Potatoes) 22 oz

$2.99Albertsons
$4.99Kroger

Cheaper in Kroger

Ingredient score AB
El Mexicano Cremoso Queso Fresco Cheese 10 oz

El Mexicano Cremoso Queso Fresco Cheese 10 oz

$2.50Kroger
$4.99Albertsons
Ingredient score AB
Core Hydration Perfectly Balanced Water 30.4 oz

Core Hydration Perfectly Balanced Water 30.4 oz

$1.50Kroger
$2.99Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Crunch Pak Bluey Medley with Peeled Sweet Apples Cheese and Pretzels Snack

Crunch Pak Bluey Medley with Peeled Sweet Apples Cheese and Pretzels Snack

$1.50Kroger
$2.99Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Mountain Dew Baja Blast Soda Tropical Lime 1 25 Liter 1 32 qt

Mountain Dew Baja Blast Soda Tropical Lime 1 25 Liter 1 32 qt

$1.25Kroger
$2.49Albertsons
Ingredient score C
Pepsi Cola Soda Bottle 1.25 L

Pepsi Cola Soda Bottle 1.25 L

$1.25Kroger
$2.49Albertsons
Ingredient score C
Pepsi Zero Sugar Soda Cola 1 25 Liter 1 32 qt

Pepsi Zero Sugar Soda Cola 1 25 Liter 1 32 qt

$1.25Kroger
$2.49Albertsons

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