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Cub vs Pick 'n Save: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Pick 'n Save is cheaper. You'd pay about 6% less for the same groceries at Pick 'n Save than at Cub.

The breakdown — 5,687 products compared

  • Pick 'n Save: cheaper on 3,273 items — overall winner on average price
  • Cub: beats Pick 'n Save on 1,716 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 698 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.36 at Pick 'n Save vs $5.68 at Cub
  • Basket savings: save about $6.40 on a 20-item basket at Pick 'n Save (32¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 32¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Cub: cheaper on baby foods (1%)
  • Pick 'n Save: cheaper on fresh produce (30%), meat (11%), pantry (10%), ready meals (8%), bakery (8%), frozen (7%), snacks (5%), dairy (5%), beverages (2%)

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Cub

Ingredient score B
Samyang Buldak Spicy Chicken Carbonara Ramen Instant Soup Big Bowl, 3.7 oz

Samyang Buldak Spicy Chicken Carbonara Ramen Instant Soup Big Bowl, 3.7 oz

$1.79Cub
$3.49Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score A
Once Upon a Farm Organic Fruit & Veggie Puffs - Strawberry, Sweet Potato & Coconut, 1.5 oz

Once Upon a Farm Organic Fruit & Veggie Puffs - Strawberry, Sweet Potato & Coconut, 1.5 oz

$2.14Cub
$3.99Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score C
Gerber Snacks for Baby Grain & Grow Puffs Variety Pack - Banana & Strawberry Apple, 4 pk

Gerber Snacks for Baby Grain & Grow Puffs Variety Pack - Banana & Strawberry Apple, 4 pk

$5.63Cub
$10.49Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score B
Samyang Buldak Spicy Rose Ramen 5 4.93 oz Bags 24.65 oz

Samyang Buldak Spicy Rose Ramen 5 4.93 oz Bags 24.65 oz

$4.33Cub
$7.99Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score B
Mountain Dew Code Red Soda Soft Drink Cherry 12 pk Cans 12 oz

Mountain Dew Code Red Soda Soft Drink Cherry 12 pk Cans 12 oz

$6.50Cub
$11.99Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score B
Mountain Dew Zero Sugar Baja Blast Soda Soft Drink Tropical Lime 12 pk Cans 12 oz

Mountain Dew Zero Sugar Baja Blast Soda Soft Drink Tropical Lime 12 pk Cans 12 oz

$6.50Cub
$11.99Pick 'n Save

Cheaper in Pick 'n Save

Ingredient score B
8 oz Sargento Off the Block Taco Blend Natural Cheese Shreds

8 oz Sargento Off the Block Taco Blend Natural Cheese Shreds

$2.50Pick 'n Save
$4.99Cub
Ingredient score B
Sargento Off the Block 4 State Cheddar Shredded Cheese

Sargento Off the Block 4 State Cheddar Shredded Cheese

$2.50Pick 'n Save
$4.99Cub
Ingredient score B
5 oz Srg Otb Parm Shr

5 oz Srg Otb Parm Shr

$2.50Pick 'n Save
$4.99Cub
Ingredient score B
Sargento Off the Block Sharp Cheddar Natural Cheese Shreds

Sargento Off the Block Sharp Cheddar Natural Cheese Shreds

$2.50Pick 'n Save
$4.99Cub
Ingredient score B
Sargento Sharp Cheddar Fine Cut Shredded Cheese 8 oz

Sargento Sharp Cheddar Fine Cut Shredded Cheese 8 oz

$2.50Pick 'n Save
$4.99Cub
Ingredient score B
Sargento Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese Fine Cut 8 oz 8 oz

Sargento Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese Fine Cut 8 oz 8 oz

$2.50Pick 'n Save
$4.99Cub

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