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Foodtown vs Harris Teeter: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Harris Teeter is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Harris Teeter than at Foodtown.

The breakdown — 3,969 products compared

  • Harris Teeter: cheaper on 2,241 items — overall winner on average price
  • Foodtown: beats Harris Teeter on 1,195 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 533 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.24 at Harris Teeter vs $5.65 at Foodtown
  • Basket savings: save about $8.20 on a 20-item basket at Harris Teeter (41¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 41¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Harris Teeter: cheaper on ready meals (16%), frozen (13%), dairy (10%), baby foods (9%), snacks (8%), bakery (7%), pantry (6%), meat (5%), beverages (4%)

Harris Teeter comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Foodtown

Ingredient score C
Fresh Express Bacon Caesar Salad Kit

Fresh Express Bacon Caesar Salad Kit

$2.50Foodtown
$4.99Harris Teeter
Ingredient score A
Goya Pinto Beans, 1 lb

Goya Pinto Beans, 1 lb

$1.79Foodtown
$3.49Harris Teeter
Ingredient score C
Morty Pride Smoked Pork Hocks

Morty Pride Smoked Pork Hocks

$3.49Foodtown
$6.78Harris Teeter
Ingredient score A
Snapple Kiwi Strawberry Juice Drink, 16 oz

Snapple Kiwi Strawberry Juice Drink, 16 oz

$1.25Foodtown
$2.39Harris Teeter
Ingredient score A
Snapple Apple Juice Drink, 16 oz

Snapple Apple Juice Drink, 16 oz

$1.25Foodtown
$2.39Harris Teeter
Ingredient score A
Thai Kitchen Gluten Free Stir Fry Rice Noodles

Thai Kitchen Gluten Free Stir Fry Rice Noodles

$3.79Foodtown
$7.19Harris Teeter

Cheaper in Harris Teeter

Ingredient score B
Nestle Coffee Mate Foaming Sweet Creme Bottle

Nestle Coffee Mate Foaming Sweet Creme Bottle

$3.50Harris Teeter
$6.99Foodtown
Ingredient score AB
Sargento Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks

Sargento Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks

$3.50Harris Teeter
$6.99Foodtown
Ingredient score AB
Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour 5 lb

Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour 5 lb

$3.00Harris Teeter
$5.99Foodtown
Ingredient score B
Reser's Fine Foods Main St Bistro Signature Macaroni & Cheese 20 oz Sleeve

Reser's Fine Foods Main St Bistro Signature Macaroni & Cheese 20 oz Sleeve

$3.00Harris Teeter
$5.99Foodtown
Ingredient score AB
Reser's Fine Foods Creamy Deluxe Mashed Family Size Potatoes 24 oz Sleeve

Reser's Fine Foods Creamy Deluxe Mashed Family Size Potatoes 24 oz Sleeve

$3.00Harris Teeter
$5.99Foodtown
Ingredient score AB
Barilla Vegan Pesto Pasta Sauce and Spread

Barilla Vegan Pesto Pasta Sauce and Spread

$2.50Harris Teeter
$4.99Foodtown

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