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Cub vs Ralphs: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Cub is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Cub than at Ralphs.

The breakdown — 5,186 products compared

  • Cub: cheaper on 2,820 items — overall winner on average price
  • Ralphs: beats Cub on 1,845 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 521 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.69 at Cub vs $5.93 at Ralphs
  • Basket savings: save about $4.80 on a 20-item basket at Cub (24¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 24¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Cub: cheaper on baby foods (8%), pantry (7%), dairy (5%), beverages (5%), snacks (4%), bakery (4%), frozen (1%), ready meals (1%), meat
  • Ralphs: cheaper on fresh produce (21%)

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Cub

Ingredient score C
Vlasic Kosher Dill Stackers, 16 oz

Vlasic Kosher Dill Stackers, 16 oz

$2.50Cub
$4.99Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Chicken of the Sea Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet Dill Tuna Salad 2.5 oz

Chicken of the Sea Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet Dill Tuna Salad 2.5 oz

$1.00Cub
$1.99Ralphs
Ingredient score AB
Chicken of the Sea Old Bay Seasoning Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet

Chicken of the Sea Old Bay Seasoning Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet

$1.00Cub
$1.99Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Pillsbury Moist Supreme Strawberry Cake Mix, 15.3 oz

Pillsbury Moist Supreme Strawberry Cake Mix, 15.3 oz

$1.67Cub
$3.29Ralphs
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
$4.19Ralphs
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
$10.99Ralphs

Cheaper in Ralphs

Ingredient score C
Cheetos Flamin' Hot Mac 'n Cheese, 5.6 oz

Cheetos Flamin' Hot Mac 'n Cheese, 5.6 oz

$1.00Ralphs
$1.99Cub
Ingredient score B
Cheetos Bold & Cheesy Mac 'n Cheese, 5.9 oz

Cheetos Bold & Cheesy Mac 'n Cheese, 5.9 oz

$1.00Ralphs
$1.99Cub
Ingredient score A
Gerber Stage 2 Baby Food Apple Puree Pouch 3.5 oz Pouch

Gerber Stage 2 Baby Food Apple Puree Pouch 3.5 oz Pouch

$1.00Ralphs
$1.99Cub
Ingredient score A
Gerber Stage 2 Baby Food Mango Puree Pouch 3.5 oz Pouch

Gerber Stage 2 Baby Food Mango Puree Pouch 3.5 oz Pouch

$1.00Ralphs
$1.99Cub
Ingredient score A
La Preferida Fat Free Authentic Flavor Refried Beans 16 oz 16 oz Can

La Preferida Fat Free Authentic Flavor Refried Beans 16 oz 16 oz Can

$1.67Ralphs
$3.29Cub
Ingredient score A
Broccoli 1 ea

Broccoli 1 ea

$2.05Ralphs
$3.99Cub

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