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Albertsons vs Safeway: Which Is Cheaper?

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

The breakdown — 16,985 products compared

  • Albertsons: cheaper on 9,297 items — overall winner on average price
  • Safeway: beats Albertsons on 3,915 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 3,773 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.35 at Albertsons vs $6.90 at Safeway
  • Basket savings: save about $11.00 on a 20-item basket at Albertsons (55¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 55¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Albertsons: cheaper on meat (15%), frozen (14%), ready meals (9%), dairy (9%), bakery (8%), pantry (7%), beverages (6%), snacks (4%), fresh produce (2%)

Albertsons comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Albertsons

Ingredient score C
Martha White Wild Berry Muffin Mix, 7 oz

Martha White Wild Berry Muffin Mix, 7 oz

$1.25Albertsons
$2.50Safeway
Ingredient score C
Martha White Blueberry Muffin Mix, 7 oz

Martha White Blueberry Muffin Mix, 7 oz

$1.25Albertsons
$2.50Safeway
Ingredient score C
Martha White Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix, 7.4 oz

Martha White Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix, 7.4 oz

$1.25Albertsons
$2.50Safeway
Ingredient score AB
Nature Valley Crispy Creamy Wafer Bar Peanut Butter 5 1.3 oz Bars 6.5 oz

Nature Valley Crispy Creamy Wafer Bar Peanut Butter 5 1.3 oz Bars 6.5 oz

$3.50Albertsons
$6.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Nature Valley Soft-Baked Peanut Butter & Jelly Strawberry Snack Bars - 9.75oz/5ct

Nature Valley Soft-Baked Peanut Butter & Jelly Strawberry Snack Bars - 9.75oz/5ct

$3.50Albertsons
$6.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Nature Valley Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Protein Chewy Bars 1.42 oz 5 Count 7.1 oz

Nature Valley Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Protein Chewy Bars 1.42 oz 5 Count 7.1 oz

$3.50Albertsons
$6.99Safeway

Cheaper in Safeway

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

$5.50Safeway
$10.99Albertsons
Ingredient score AB
Popsicle Ice Cream Transformers Facepiece 12 17 Fz 6 Count 12 17Fz

Popsicle Ice Cream Transformers Facepiece 12 17 Fz 6 Count 12 17Fz

$2.50Safeway
$4.99Albertsons
Ingredient score C
Overjoyed Lemon Pretzels - 6 Oz

Overjoyed Lemon Pretzels - 6 Oz

$2.50Safeway
$4.99Albertsons
Ingredient score AB
Brew Dr. Kombucha Love - 14 Fl. Oz.

Brew Dr. Kombucha Love - 14 Fl. Oz.

$2.00Safeway
$3.99Albertsons
Ingredient score AB
Brew Dr. Kombucha Organic Kombucha Ginger Lemon - 14 Fl. Oz.

Brew Dr. Kombucha Organic Kombucha Ginger Lemon - 14 Fl. Oz.

$2.00Safeway
$3.99Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Brew Dr. Kombucha Organic Island Mango

Brew Dr. Kombucha Organic Island Mango

$2.00Safeway
$3.99Albertsons

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