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Dillons vs Hy-Vee: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dillons is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Dillons than at Hy-Vee.

The breakdown — 5,431 products compared

  • Dillons: cheaper on 2,182 items — overall winner on average price
  • Hy-Vee: beats Dillons on 2,695 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 554 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.42 at Dillons vs $5.46 at Hy-Vee
  • Basket savings: save about 80¢ on a 20-item basket at Dillons (4¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 4¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Dillons: cheaper on fresh produce (24%), dairy (6%), frozen (3%), pantry (2%), meat (1%), ready meals (1%)
  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on baby foods (4%), bakery (3%), snacks (1%), beverages

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Dillons

Ingredient score B
Jarritos Pineapple Soda, 12.5 oz

Jarritos Pineapple Soda, 12.5 oz

$1.00Dillons
$2.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
Marzetti Glaze for Strawberries 13.5 oz

Marzetti Glaze for Strawberries 13.5 oz

$2.49Dillons
$4.98Hy-Vee
Ingredient score A
Fresh Red Plumcot, Avg. 0.395 lb

Fresh Red Plumcot, Avg. 0.395 lb

$0.75Dillons
$1.50Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Jarritos Mandarin Soda, 12.5 oz

Jarritos Mandarin Soda, 12.5 oz

$1.00Dillons
$2.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
Hampton Farms Kansas City Royals Salted Roasted Peanuts

Hampton Farms Kansas City Royals Salted Roasted Peanuts

$1.50Dillons
$2.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Green Giant Simply Steam Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, 8 oz

Green Giant Simply Steam Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, 8 oz

$1.00Dillons
$1.99Hy-Vee

Cheaper in Hy-Vee

Ingredient score A
Fresh Cotton Candy Seedless Green Grapes in Bag

Fresh Cotton Candy Seedless Green Grapes in Bag

$4.99Hy-Vee
$9.98Dillons
Ingredient score B
Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Cracker Packs, 8 ct

Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Cracker Packs, 8 ct

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Dillons
Ingredient score B
Keebler Sandwich Crackers Toast and Peanut Butter 8 Count 11 oz

Keebler Sandwich Crackers Toast and Peanut Butter 8 Count 11 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Dillons
Ingredient score C
Mom's Best Crispy Cocoa Rice Cereal Cocoa Cereal 13 oz Box 13 oz

Mom's Best Crispy Cocoa Rice Cereal Cocoa Cereal 13 oz Box 13 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Dillons
Ingredient score B
Keebler Sandwich Crackers Club and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

Keebler Sandwich Crackers Club and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Dillons
Ingredient score B
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Original Breakfast Cereal, 12 oz

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Original Breakfast Cereal, 12 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Dillons

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