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CityMarket vs Ralphs: Which Is Cheaper?

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

The breakdown — 8,534 products compared

  • CityMarket: cheaper on 4,898 items — overall winner on average price
  • Ralphs: beats CityMarket on 977 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 2,659 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: $5.59 at CityMarket vs $6.06 at Ralphs
  • Basket savings: save about $9.40 on a 20-item basket at CityMarket (47¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 47¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • CityMarket: cheaper on pantry (13%), dairy (11%), ready meals (9%), snacks (8%), frozen (7%), bakery (6%), fresh produce (6%), beverages (5%), baby foods (5%), meat (5%)

CityMarket comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in CityMarket

Ingredient score AB
Private Selection Veggie Ancient Grain Soup

Private Selection Veggie Ancient Grain Soup

$2.50CityMarket
$5.00Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Private Selection Chicken Green Chili Soup

Private Selection Chicken Green Chili Soup

$2.50CityMarket
$5.00Ralphs
Ingredient score B
Sargento Natural American Slices

Sargento Natural American Slices

$2.50CityMarket
$4.99Ralphs
Ingredient score A
Hint Water Infused with Pineapple 16 oz

Hint Water Infused with Pineapple 16 oz

$1.00CityMarket
$1.99Ralphs
Ingredient score B
Taco Bell Original Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz

Taco Bell Original Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz

$1.00CityMarket
$1.99Ralphs
Ingredient score A
Hint Blackberry Flavored Bottled Water

Hint Blackberry Flavored Bottled Water

$1.00CityMarket
$1.99Ralphs

Cheaper in Ralphs

Ingredient score B
Bodyarmor Strawberry Grape Electrolyte Sports Drink Bottle 16 fl oz 16 fl oz

Bodyarmor Strawberry Grape Electrolyte Sports Drink Bottle 16 fl oz 16 fl oz

$0.88Ralphs
$1.59CityMarket
Ingredient score B
Cheetos Minis Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks, 3.63 oz

Cheetos Minis Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks, 3.63 oz

$1.67Ralphs
$2.99CityMarket
Ingredient score AB
FUNYUNS Minis Onion Flavored Rings, 2.8 oz

FUNYUNS Minis Onion Flavored Rings, 2.8 oz

$1.67Ralphs
$2.99CityMarket
Ingredient score B
Kroger Fruit Flavored Freezer Pops

Kroger Fruit Flavored Freezer Pops

$2.50Ralphs
$4.29CityMarket
Ingredient score B
Green Giant Simply Steam Garden Vegetable Medley

Green Giant Simply Steam Garden Vegetable Medley

$1.00Ralphs
$1.69CityMarket
Ingredient score A
Green Giant Simply Steam Chopped Spinach - No Sauce, 8 oz

Green Giant Simply Steam Chopped Spinach - No Sauce, 8 oz

$1.00Ralphs
$1.69CityMarket

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