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Fred Meyer vs Mariano's: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Fred Meyer is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Fred Meyer than at Mariano's.

The breakdown — 9,344 products compared

  • Fred Meyer: cheaper on 4,223 items — overall winner on average price
  • Mariano's: beats Fred Meyer on 1,278 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 3,843 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.82 at Fred Meyer vs $6.15 at Mariano's
  • Basket savings: save about $6.60 on a 20-item basket at Fred Meyer (33¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 33¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Fred Meyer: cheaper on frozen (10%), ready meals (9%), snacks (8%), pantry (7%), bakery (5%), dairy (4%), beverages (3%), baby foods (3%), meat (3%)
  • Mariano's: cheaper on fresh produce (1%)

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Fred Meyer

Ingredient score C
Bakery Fresh Lemon Filled Mini Cupcakes

Bakery Fresh Lemon Filled Mini Cupcakes

$2.50Fred Meyer
$5.00Mariano's
Ingredient score A
Harris Teeter Farmers Market Sweet Corn on the Cob

Harris Teeter Farmers Market Sweet Corn on the Cob

$2.50Fred Meyer
$4.99Mariano's
Ingredient score A
Kroger Original Tomato Ketchup

Kroger Original Tomato Ketchup

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

Kroger Brown Gravy Mix

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

Kroger Milk Substitutes Evaporated Milk 12Floz Can

$1.29Fred Meyer
$2.49Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce, 8 oz

Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce, 8 oz

$2.59Fred Meyer
$4.99Mariano's

Cheaper in Mariano's

Ingredient score A
Kroger Whipped Clover Honey

Kroger Whipped Clover Honey

$5.49Mariano's
$9.99Fred Meyer
Ingredient score A
Hint Blackberry Flavored Bottled Water

Hint Blackberry Flavored Bottled Water

$1.00Mariano's
$1.79Fred Meyer
Ingredient score A
Hint Water Infused with Watermelon, 16 oz

Hint Water Infused with Watermelon, 16 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$1.79Fred Meyer
Ingredient score A
Hint Water Infused with Cherry 16 oz

Hint Water Infused with Cherry 16 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$1.79Fred Meyer
Ingredient score A
Hint Blueberry Lemon Flavored Bottled Water

Hint Blueberry Lemon Flavored Bottled Water

$1.00Mariano's
$1.79Fred Meyer
Ingredient score A
Hint Water Infused with Pineapple, 16 oz

Hint Water Infused with Pineapple, 16 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$1.79Fred Meyer

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