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Fred Meyer vs Hy-Vee: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Fred Meyer and Hy-Vee are about the same. You'd pay roughly the same for the same groceries at either.

The breakdown — 5,876 products compared

  • Fred Meyer: cheaper on 2,374 items — overall winner on average price
  • Hy-Vee: beats Fred Meyer on 2,832 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 670 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.70 at Fred Meyer vs $5.70 at Hy-Vee
  • Basket savings: the two work out within a cent of each other on a 20-item basket

Cheaper by aisle

  • Fred Meyer: cheaper on fresh produce (21%), dairy (3%), meat (2%), beverages, pantry, frozen
  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on baby foods (3%), bakery (3%), snacks (2%), ready meals

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Fred Meyer

Ingredient score B
Flrt Zero Sugar Strawberry Fling Energy Drink Can

Flrt Zero Sugar Strawberry Fling Energy Drink Can

$2.00Fred Meyer
$4.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Flrt Zero Sugar Guava Lava Energy Drink Can

Flrt Zero Sugar Guava Lava Energy Drink Can

$2.00Fred Meyer
$4.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Jarritos Pineapple Soda, 12.5 oz

Jarritos Pineapple Soda, 12.5 oz

$1.00Fred Meyer
$2.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Draft Latte Can

La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Draft Latte Can

$2.50Fred Meyer
$5.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score A
Fresh Large Ripe Avocado

Fresh Large Ripe Avocado

$2.50Fred Meyer
$5.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score A
Fresh Red Plumcot, Avg. 0.395 lb

Fresh Red Plumcot, Avg. 0.395 lb

$0.75Fred Meyer
$1.50Hy-Vee

Cheaper in Hy-Vee

Ingredient score C
Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Flavored Chips 14 oz Package

Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Flavored Chips 14 oz Package

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Fred Meyer
Ingredient score C
Nutri Grain Crunchy Bars Honey Oat Flax 10 Count 7 oz

Nutri Grain Crunchy Bars Honey Oat Flax 10 Count 7 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Fred Meyer
Ingredient score C
Nutri Grain Crunchy Bars Chocolate Chip Chia 10 Count 7 oz

Nutri Grain Crunchy Bars Chocolate Chip Chia 10 Count 7 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Fred Meyer
Ingredient score A
On the Border Cafe Style Fiesta Size Tortilla Chips

On the Border Cafe Style Fiesta Size Tortilla Chips

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Fred Meyer
Ingredient score B
Core Power Protein Shake Strawberry Banana 26g Bottle 14 fl oz 14 fl oz

Core Power Protein Shake Strawberry Banana 26g Bottle 14 fl oz 14 fl oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Fred Meyer
Ingredient score B
Core Power Protein Shake Chocolate 26g Bottle 14 fl oz 14 fl oz

Core Power Protein Shake Chocolate 26g Bottle 14 fl oz 14 fl oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Fred Meyer

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