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Food Lion vs Walmart: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at Walmart.

The breakdown — 3,346 products compared

  • Food Lion: cheaper on 1,077 items — overall winner on average price
  • Walmart: beats Food Lion on 2,249 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 20 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $4.94 at Food Lion vs $5.18 at Walmart
  • Basket savings: save about $4.80 on a 20-item basket at Food Lion (24¢ less per item)

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

Cheaper by aisle

  • Food Lion: cheaper on ready meals (10%), pantry (9%), snacks (8%), bakery (7%), dairy (1%)
  • Walmart: cheaper on beverages (3%), meat (3%)

Compared across 7 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Food Lion

Ingredient score C
Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce & Marinade, 10 oz

Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce & Marinade, 10 oz

$2.99Food Lion
$5.98Walmart
Ingredient score C
Celsius Wild Berry 12 fl oz

Celsius Wild Berry 12 fl oz

$2.00Food Lion
$3.99Walmart
Ingredient score C
Gerber Snacks for Baby Lil Crunchies Garden Tomato Puffs Canister

Gerber Snacks for Baby Lil Crunchies Garden Tomato Puffs Canister

$1.49Food Lion
$2.97Walmart
Ingredient score AB
Bob's Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal 16 oz

Bob's Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal 16 oz

$5.49Food Lion
$10.68Walmart
Ingredient score C
Country Time Drink Mix, 1 Canister, for Flavorful Hydration and Shareable Refreshment, Half & Half Lemonade Iced Tea flavored with other natural flavor, Made with Real Tea, 19 oz

Country Time Drink Mix, 1 Canister, for Flavorful Hydration and Shareable Refreshment, Half & Half Lemonade Iced Tea flavored with other natural flavor, Made with Real Tea, 19 oz

$4.49Food Lion
$8.57Walmart
Ingredient score C
Duncan Hines Signature Perfectly Moist Pineapple Supreme Cake Mix, 15.25 oz

Duncan Hines Signature Perfectly Moist Pineapple Supreme Cake Mix, 15.25 oz

$1.09Food Lion
$2.08Walmart

Cheaper in Walmart

Ingredient score B
Annie's Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar 6 oz

Annie's Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar 6 oz

$1.26Walmart
$2.49Food Lion
Ingredient score B
Flix Candy Character Pop Ups Lollipop 1 ct Assorted

Flix Candy Character Pop Ups Lollipop 1 ct Assorted

$1.28Walmart
$2.49Food Lion
Ingredient score C
Ken's Steak House Chef's Reserve Creamy Caesar with Roasted Garlic Dressing 9 fl oz

Ken's Steak House Chef's Reserve Creamy Caesar with Roasted Garlic Dressing 9 fl oz

$1.50Walmart
$2.89Food Lion
Ingredient score A
Deer Park 100% Natural Spring Water Jug

Deer Park 100% Natural Spring Water Jug

$1.30Walmart
$2.50Food Lion
Ingredient score C
Chock Full o'Nuts New York 100% Arabica Dark Roast Can - 23oz

Chock Full o'Nuts New York 100% Arabica Dark Roast Can - 23oz

$8.48Walmart
$15.99Food Lion
Ingredient score C
General Mills Cocoa Puffs Cereal, 10.4 oz

General Mills Cocoa Puffs Cereal, 10.4 oz

$2.67Walmart
$4.99Food Lion

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