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Fred Meyer vs Publix: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Fred Meyer is cheaper. You'd pay about 15% less for the same groceries at Fred Meyer than at Publix.

The breakdown — 3,128 products compared

  • Fred Meyer: cheaper on 2,605 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Fred Meyer on 512 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 11 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.60 at Fred Meyer vs $6.58 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $19.60 on a 20-item basket at Fred Meyer (98¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 98¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Fred Meyer: cheaper on meat (18%), ready meals (17%), bakery (16%), frozen (16%), snacks (14%), beverages (14%), dairy (13%), pantry (13%)

Fred Meyer comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Fred Meyer

Ingredient score B
Herdez Salsa Casera Mild

Herdez Salsa Casera Mild

$2.49Fred Meyer
$4.97Publix
Ingredient score C
Greenfield Natural Meat Co Abf Pepperoni Protein Kit 2.96 oz

Greenfield Natural Meat Co Abf Pepperoni Protein Kit 2.96 oz

$2.49Fred Meyer
$4.97Publix
Ingredient score B
Herdez Salsa Casera Medium

Herdez Salsa Casera Medium

$2.49Fred Meyer
$4.97Publix
Ingredient score A
Zevia Creamy Root Beer Zero Sugar Soda Cans

Zevia Creamy Root Beer Zero Sugar Soda Cans

$6.79Fred Meyer
$13.49Publix
Ingredient score C
Oscar Mayer Classic Beef Franks Hot Dogs Pack

Oscar Mayer Classic Beef Franks Hot Dogs Pack

$4.99Fred Meyer
$9.85Publix
Ingredient score AB
Noosa Blueberry Yoghurt 8 oz 8 oz

Noosa Blueberry Yoghurt 8 oz 8 oz

$1.69Fred Meyer
$3.31Publix

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score A
Eternal Water Naturally Alkaline Spring Water

Eternal Water Naturally Alkaline Spring Water

$2.19Publix
$4.29Fred Meyer
Ingredient score B
Athenos Crumbled Traditional Feta Cheese

Athenos Crumbled Traditional Feta Cheese

$3.87Publix
$7.49Fred Meyer
Ingredient score B
Boar's Head Bold Chipotle Chicken Breast

Boar's Head Bold Chipotle Chicken Breast

$8.85Publix
$16.99Fred Meyer
Ingredient score A
Prego Mushroom Pasta Sauce, 67 oz Jar

Prego Mushroom Pasta Sauce, 67 oz Jar

$3.31Publix
$6.29Fred Meyer
Ingredient score C
Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray - Pepperoni Mild Cheddar & Crackers 14 oz

Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray - Pepperoni Mild Cheddar & Crackers 14 oz

$5.55Publix
$10.49Fred Meyer
Ingredient score C
Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray - Smoked Turkey Mild Cheddar & Crackers 14 oz

Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray - Smoked Turkey Mild Cheddar & Crackers 14 oz

$5.55Publix
$10.49Fred Meyer

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