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Dillons vs Kroger: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dillons and Kroger are about the same. You'd pay roughly the same for the same groceries at either.

The breakdown — 9,942 products compared

Dillons: cheaper on 1,798 items — overall winner on average price
Kroger: beats Dillons on 1,974 items — but loses overall
Same price: 6,170 items

Dillons wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.

Estimated savings

Average prices: $5.45 at Dillons vs $5.46 at Kroger
Basket savings: save about 20¢ on a 20-item basket at Dillons (1¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 1¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

Dillons: cheaper on frozen (4%), bakery (2%), baby foods (1%), snacks (1%)
Kroger: cheaper on fresh produce (6%), dairy (1%), meat, pantry, beverages, ready meals

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Dillons

Bodyarmor Lyte Dragonfruit Berry Electrolyte Sports Drink Bottle 16 fl oz 16 fl oz

$0.88Dillons

$1.59Kroger

Cheaper in Kroger

Jalapeno Pepper 0.10 lbs ($3.99 lb)

$0.15Kroger

$0.30Dillons

Envy Apples 0.45 lbs ($2.49 lb)

$0.50Kroger

$1.00Dillons

Weber Garlic Parmesan Seasoning, 2.6 oz

$2.50Kroger

$4.99Dillons

Fresh Large Ripe Avocado

$1.29Kroger

$2.50Dillons

Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar, 2 lb

$2.29Kroger

$4.19Dillons

Cheetos Minis Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks, 3.63 oz

$1.67Kroger

$2.99Dillons

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