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CityMarket vs Jewel-Osco: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, City Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 12% less for the same groceries at City Market than at Jewel-Osco.

The breakdown — 5,048 products compared

  • CityMarket: cheaper on 3,550 items — overall winner on average price
  • Jewel-Osco: beats CityMarket on 766 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 732 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.63 at CityMarket vs $6.42 at Jewel-Osco
  • Basket savings: save about $15.80 on a 20-item basket at CityMarket (79¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 79¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • CityMarket: cheaper on snacks (17%), ready meals (17%), pantry (13%), dairy (12%), bakery (12%), meat (11%), beverages (9%), frozen (6%)

CityMarket comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in CityMarket

Ingredient score A
Kinder's Carne Asada 1 oz

Kinder's Carne Asada 1 oz

$1.00CityMarket
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score A
Kinder's Mexican Seasoning - the Taco Blend 0.8 oz

Kinder's Mexican Seasoning - the Taco Blend 0.8 oz

$1.00CityMarket
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score A
Kinder's the Fajita Blend 1 oz 1 oz Envelope

Kinder's the Fajita Blend 1 oz 1 oz Envelope

$1.00CityMarket
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Marcangelo Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Skewers

Marcangelo Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Skewers

$5.00CityMarket
$9.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Propel Zero Sugar Mix Berry Powder Drink Mix Packets

Propel Zero Sugar Mix Berry Powder Drink Mix Packets

$4.00CityMarket
$7.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Propel Zero Sugar Raspberry Lemonade Powder Drink Mix Packets

Propel Zero Sugar Raspberry Lemonade Powder Drink Mix Packets

$4.00CityMarket
$7.99Jewel-Osco

Cheaper in Jewel-Osco

Ingredient score B
Laughing Cow Light 8P 5.4 oz

Laughing Cow Light 8P 5.4 oz

$2.50Jewel-Osco
$4.99CityMarket
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)

$2.50Jewel-Osco
$4.99CityMarket
Ingredient score AB
Laughing Cow Original 8P 5.4 oz

Laughing Cow Original 8P 5.4 oz

$2.50Jewel-Osco
$4.99CityMarket
Ingredient score A
Gold Peak Georgia Peach Iced Tea 18.5 oz

Gold Peak Georgia Peach Iced Tea 18.5 oz

$1.50Jewel-Osco
$2.99CityMarket
Ingredient score C
Just Crack an Egg Classic Breakfast Scramble Kit Refrigerated 3 oz 3 oz

Just Crack an Egg Classic Breakfast Scramble Kit Refrigerated 3 oz 3 oz

$1.50Jewel-Osco
$2.99CityMarket
Ingredient score A
Gold Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea 18.5 oz

Gold Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea 18.5 oz

$1.50Jewel-Osco
$2.99CityMarket

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