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Albertsons vs Tom Thumb: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Albertsons is cheaper. You'd pay about 3% less for the same groceries at Albertsons than at Tom Thumb.

The breakdown — 16,853 products compared

  • Albertsons: cheaper on 7,782 items — overall winner on average price
  • Tom Thumb: beats Albertsons on 5,087 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 3,984 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.23 at Albertsons vs $6.45 at Tom Thumb
  • Basket savings: save about $4.40 on a 20-item basket at Albertsons (22¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 22¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Albertsons: cheaper on frozen (14%), beverages (7%), snacks (5%), ready meals (4%), dairy (2%), bakery (1%)
  • Tom Thumb: cheaper on fresh produce (7%), meat (1%), pantry

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Albertsons

Ingredient score B
Dietz & Watson Chipotle Mayo, 12 oz

Dietz & Watson Chipotle Mayo, 12 oz

$2.50Albertsons
$4.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Bar-S Salami Cotto - 12 Oz

Bar-S Salami Cotto - 12 Oz

$1.50Albertsons
$2.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score A
Signature SELECT Active Dry Yeast - 3-0.25 Oz

Signature SELECT Active Dry Yeast - 3-0.25 Oz

$1.00Albertsons
$1.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup 16.1 oz

Campbell's Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup 16.1 oz

$1.67Albertsons
$3.29Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Homestyle Mexican Style Chicken Tortilla Soup 16.1 oz Can 16.1 oz

Campbell's Homestyle Mexican Style Chicken Tortilla Soup 16.1 oz Can 16.1 oz

$1.67Albertsons
$3.29Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Homestyle Cheese Tortellini Italian Sausage Soup 16.3 oz

Campbell's Homestyle Cheese Tortellini Italian Sausage Soup 16.3 oz

$1.67Albertsons
$3.29Tom Thumb

Cheaper in Tom Thumb

Ingredient score B
Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Cooked With Cocktail Sauce - 6 Oz

Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Cooked With Cocktail Sauce - 6 Oz

$5.00Tom Thumb
$9.99Albertsons
Ingredient score A
Hatch Chile Pepper - Case

Hatch Chile Pepper - Case

$24.99Tom Thumb
$49.75Albertsons
Ingredient score A
Lindsay Olives Black Chopped California - 4.25 Oz

Lindsay Olives Black Chopped California - 4.25 Oz

$1.79Tom Thumb
$3.49Albertsons
Ingredient score AB
Signature SELECT Mustard Traditional Yellow Bottle - 14 Oz

Signature SELECT Mustard Traditional Yellow Bottle - 14 Oz

$1.29Tom Thumb
$2.49Albertsons
Ingredient score A
80% Lean 20% Fat Ground Beef Value Pack - 3 Lb

80% Lean 20% Fat Ground Beef Value Pack - 3 Lb

$11.97Tom Thumb
$22.47Albertsons
Ingredient score C
Nalley Jalapeno Hot Chili Con Carne With Beans - 14 Oz

Nalley Jalapeno Hot Chili Con Carne With Beans - 14 Oz

$1.49Tom Thumb
$2.79Albertsons

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