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CityMarket vs Publix: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, City Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 15% less for the same groceries at City Market than at Publix.

The breakdown — 2,832 products compared

  • CityMarket: cheaper on 2,380 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats CityMarket on 440 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 12 items

CityMarket wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.52 at CityMarket vs $6.48 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $19.20 on a 20-item basket at CityMarket (96¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 96¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • CityMarket: cheaper on meat (20%), ready meals (16%), bakery (15%), dairy (15%), frozen (15%), snacks (14%), beverages (14%), pantry (13%)

CityMarket comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in CityMarket

Ingredient score C
Greenfield Natural Meat Co Abf Pepperoni Protein Kit 2.96 oz

Greenfield Natural Meat Co Abf Pepperoni Protein Kit 2.96 oz

$2.49CityMarket
$4.97Publix
Ingredient score A
Zevia Creamy Root Beer Zero Sugar Soda Cans

Zevia Creamy Root Beer Zero Sugar Soda Cans

$6.79CityMarket
$13.49Publix
Ingredient score B
Tate's Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tate's Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies

$5.99CityMarket
$11.69Publix
Ingredient score A
Waterloo Black Cherry Sparkling Water

Waterloo Black Cherry Sparkling Water

$3.99CityMarket
$7.75Publix
Ingredient score A
Waterloo Blackberry Lemonade Sparkling Water - 8pk 12 fl oz Cans

Waterloo Blackberry Lemonade Sparkling Water - 8pk 12 fl oz Cans

$3.99CityMarket
$7.75Publix
Ingredient score A
Waterloo Cherry Limeade Sparkling Water - 8pk 12 fl oz Cans

Waterloo Cherry Limeade Sparkling Water - 8pk 12 fl oz Cans

$3.99CityMarket
$7.75Publix

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score B
Boar's Head Bold Chipotle Chicken Breast

Boar's Head Bold Chipotle Chicken Breast

$8.85Publix
$16.99CityMarket
Ingredient score AB
Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars Peanut Butter 1.49 oz 18 ct 36 Bars 18 ea Box

Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars Peanut Butter 1.49 oz 18 ct 36 Bars 18 ea Box

$5.75Publix
$10.99CityMarket
Ingredient score A
Prego Mushroom Pasta Sauce, 67 oz Jar

Prego Mushroom Pasta Sauce, 67 oz Jar

$3.31Publix
$6.29CityMarket
Ingredient score C
Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray - Pepperoni Mild Cheddar & Crackers 14 oz

Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray - Pepperoni Mild Cheddar & Crackers 14 oz

$5.55Publix
$10.49CityMarket
Ingredient score AB
Gimme Grab & Go Teriyaki Roasted Seawood Snacks Multipack

Gimme Grab & Go Teriyaki Roasted Seawood Snacks Multipack

$2.65Publix
$4.99CityMarket
Ingredient score B
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puff Snack 10 oz 10 oz

Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puff Snack 10 oz 10 oz

$4.09Publix
$7.49CityMarket

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