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Albertsons vs Shaw's: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Shaw's is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 2% less for the same groceries at Shaw's than at Albertsons.

The breakdown — 16,269 products compared

  • Shaw's: cheaper on 7,035 items — overall winner on average price
  • Albertsons: beats Shaw's on 4,747 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 4,487 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.15 at Shaw's vs $6.29 at Albertsons
  • Basket savings: save about $2.80 on a 20-item basket at Shaw's (14¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 14¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Albertsons: cheaper on frozen (8%), meat (2%), bakery (2%)
  • Shaw's: cheaper on pantry (5%), beverages (4%), snacks (3%), fresh produce (2%), dairy (2%), ready meals (1%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Albertsons

Ingredient score B
Baskin Robbins Rainbow Sherbet Ice Cream Bar 4 Ct., 4-2.65 Fz, 10.6 Fz - 4-2.65FZ

Baskin Robbins Rainbow Sherbet Ice Cream Bar 4 Ct., 4-2.65 Fz, 10.6 Fz - 4-2.65FZ

$3.00Albertsons
$5.99Shaw's
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
$5.99Shaw's
Ingredient score C
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Bars Mint Chocolate Chip - 4-2.65 Fl. Oz.

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Bars Mint Chocolate Chip - 4-2.65 Fl. Oz.

$3.00Albertsons
$5.99Shaw's
Ingredient score C
Baskin Robbins Praline Cream Ice Cream Bars - 4-2.65 Fl. Oz.

Baskin Robbins Praline Cream Ice Cream Bars - 4-2.65 Fl. Oz.

$3.00Albertsons
$5.99Shaw's
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
$4.99Shaw's
Ingredient score B
The Laughing Cow Creamy Jalapeño Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz 5.4 oz

The Laughing Cow Creamy Jalapeño Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz 5.4 oz

$2.50Albertsons
$4.99Shaw's

Cheaper in Shaw's

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

$5.50Shaw's
$10.99Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Cooked With Cocktail Sauce - 6 Oz

Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Cooked With Cocktail Sauce - 6 Oz

$5.00Shaw's
$9.99Albertsons
Ingredient score A
Twinings Irish Breakfast

Twinings Irish Breakfast

$3.00Shaw's
$5.99Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Twinings Five Flavor Variety Herbal Tea Bags - Caffeine Free - 1.21oz/20ct

Twinings Five Flavor Variety Herbal Tea Bags - Caffeine Free - 1.21oz/20ct

$3.00Shaw's
$5.99Albertsons
Ingredient score B
Twinings of London Peppermint Cheer - 20 Count

Twinings of London Peppermint Cheer - 20 Count

$3.00Shaw's
$5.99Albertsons
Ingredient score A
Twinings Green Tea with Jasmine Tea Bags, Naturally Caffeinated, Floral & Smooth, 20 Count

Twinings Green Tea with Jasmine Tea Bags, Naturally Caffeinated, Floral & Smooth, 20 Count

$3.00Shaw's
$5.99Albertsons

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