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Dillons vs Mariano's: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dillons is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Dillons than at Mariano's.

The breakdown — 8,635 products compared

  • Dillons: cheaper on 4,274 items — overall winner on average price
  • Mariano's: beats Dillons on 1,259 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 3,102 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.46 at Dillons vs $5.86 at Mariano's
  • Basket savings: save about $8.00 on a 20-item basket at Dillons (40¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 40¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Dillons: cheaper on frozen (15%), ready meals (11%), snacks (10%), dairy (8%), pantry (7%), bakery (6%), meat (5%), beverages (4%), baby foods (3%)
  • Mariano's: cheaper on fresh produce (2%)

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Dillons

Ingredient score A
Kroger Original Tomato Ketchup

Kroger Original Tomato Ketchup

$2.00Dillons
$3.99Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Kroger Brown Gravy Mix

Kroger Brown Gravy Mix

$0.50Dillons
$0.99Mariano's
Ingredient score AB
Kroger Milk Substitutes Evaporated Milk 12Floz Can

Kroger Milk Substitutes Evaporated Milk 12Floz Can

$1.29Dillons
$2.49Mariano's
Ingredient score AB
Kroger 90 Second Roasted Chicken Rice

Kroger 90 Second Roasted Chicken Rice

$1.49Dillons
$2.79Mariano's
Ingredient score A
Kroger 90 Second Whole Grain Brown Rice

Kroger 90 Second Whole Grain Brown Rice

$1.49Dillons
$2.79Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Kroger 90 Second Cilantro Lime Rice

Kroger 90 Second Cilantro Lime Rice

$1.49Dillons
$2.79Mariano's

Cheaper in Mariano's

Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.99Dillons
Ingredient score C
McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, 3.5 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, 3.5 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.99Dillons
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.99Dillons
Ingredient score C
Mccormick Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning 3.0 oz 3 oz

Mccormick Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning 3.0 oz 3 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.99Dillons
Ingredient score C
Mccormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

Mccormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.99Dillons
Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.99Dillons

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