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Cub vs Jewel-Osco: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Cub is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Cub than at Jewel-Osco.

The breakdown — 9,788 products compared

  • Cub: cheaper on 5,837 items — overall winner on average price
  • Jewel-Osco: beats Cub on 2,809 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 1,142 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.66 at Cub vs $6.09 at Jewel-Osco
  • Basket savings: save about $8.60 on a 20-item basket at Cub (43¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 43¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Cub: cheaper on snacks (10%), beverages (9%), ready meals (7%), bakery (6%), dairy (6%), pantry (5%), meat (5%)
  • Jewel-Osco: cheaper on fresh produce (17%), frozen (1%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Cub

Ingredient score C
Popchips Original Bbq Flavored Popped Potato Snack 5 oz

Popchips Original Bbq Flavored Popped Potato Snack 5 oz

$3.00Cub
$5.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Toasteds Harvest Wheat Crackers

Toasteds Harvest Wheat Crackers

$3.00Cub
$5.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Toasteds Classic Buttercrisp Crackers

Toasteds Classic Buttercrisp Crackers

$3.00Cub
$5.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Toasteds Crackers Savory Onion 8 oz

Toasteds Crackers Savory Onion 8 oz

$3.00Cub
$5.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score C
Lofthouse S'mores Frosted Cookies

Lofthouse S'mores Frosted Cookies

$2.75Cub
$5.49Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score A
Weber N'orleans Cajun Seasoning 2.75 oz

Weber N'orleans Cajun Seasoning 2.75 oz

$2.50Cub
$4.99Jewel-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
$4.99Cub
Ingredient score B
Bolthouse Farms Creamy Caesar Yogurt Dressing & Dip 12 fl oz 12 fl oz Bottle

Bolthouse Farms Creamy Caesar Yogurt Dressing & Dip 12 fl oz 12 fl oz Bottle

$2.50Jewel-Osco
$4.99Cub
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
$4.99Cub
Ingredient score B
Bolthouse Farms Chunky Blue Cheese Yogurt Dressing & Dip 12 fl oz

Bolthouse Farms Chunky Blue Cheese Yogurt Dressing & Dip 12 fl oz

$2.50Jewel-Osco
$4.99Cub
Ingredient score B
Bolthouse Farms Classic Ranch Yogurt Dressing (Sold Cold), 12 fl oz

Bolthouse Farms Classic Ranch Yogurt Dressing (Sold Cold), 12 fl oz

$2.50Jewel-Osco
$4.99Cub
Ingredient score B
The Laughing Cow Creamy White Cheddar Variety Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz Box (8 Count) 8 Pack

The Laughing Cow Creamy White Cheddar Variety Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz Box (8 Count) 8 Pack

$2.50Jewel-Osco
$4.99Cub

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