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Albertsons vs Ralphs: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Albertsons is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Albertsons than at Ralphs.

The breakdown — 5,512 products compared

  • Albertsons: cheaper on 2,462 items — overall winner on average price
  • Ralphs: beats Albertsons on 1,950 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 1,100 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.03 at Albertsons vs $6.09 at Ralphs
  • Basket savings: save about $1.20 on a 20-item basket at Albertsons (6¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 6¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Albertsons: cheaper on frozen (12%), pantry (5%), bakery (4%), dairy (2%), snacks (2%), meat (1%), ready meals
  • Ralphs: cheaper on beverages (2%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Albertsons

Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.99Ralphs
Ingredient score C
McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, 3.5 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, 3.5 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.99Ralphs
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.99Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Mccormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

Mccormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.99Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Hormel Compleats Chicken Alfredo, 10 oz

Hormel Compleats Chicken Alfredo, 10 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.99Ralphs
Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$2.00Albertsons
$3.99Ralphs

Cheaper in Ralphs

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

$1.50Ralphs
$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

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

Pepsi Cola Soda Bottle 1.25 L

$1.25Ralphs
$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

$1.25Ralphs
$2.49Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Mountain Dew Soda 1 25 Liter Bottle 1.25 L

Mountain Dew Soda 1 25 Liter Bottle 1.25 L

$1.25Ralphs
$2.49Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Green Giant Simply Steam Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, 8 oz

Green Giant Simply Steam Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, 8 oz

$1.00Ralphs
$1.99Albertsons

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