Compare stores

vs

Fred Meyer vs QFC: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Fred Meyer is cheaper. You'd pay about 8% less for the same groceries at Fred Meyer than at QFC.

The breakdown — 9,730 products compared

  • Fred Meyer: cheaper on 5,388 items — overall winner on average price
  • QFC: beats Fred Meyer on 476 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 3,866 items

Fred Meyer wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.

Download on the App Store

Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.74 at Fred Meyer vs $6.24 at QFC
  • Basket savings: save about $10.00 on a 20-item basket at Fred Meyer (50¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 50¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Fred Meyer: cheaper on fresh produce (16%), pantry (12%), ready meals (11%), dairy (8%), frozen (8%), snacks (8%), meat (7%), bakery (6%), beverages (6%), baby foods (4%)

Fred Meyer comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Fred Meyer

Ingredient score A
Honey Mangos

Honey Mangos

$1.00Fred Meyer
$2.00QFC
Ingredient score A
Harris Teeter Farmers Market Sweet Corn on the Cob

Harris Teeter Farmers Market Sweet Corn on the Cob

$2.50Fred Meyer
$4.99QFC
Ingredient score C
Kroger Maple and Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal

Kroger Maple and Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal

$2.00Fred Meyer
$3.99QFC
Ingredient score AB
Simple Truth Organic No Sugar Added Marinara Pasta Sauce

Simple Truth Organic No Sugar Added Marinara Pasta Sauce

$2.79Fred Meyer
$5.49QFC
Ingredient score AB
Simple Truth Organic Traditional Pasta Sauce

Simple Truth Organic Traditional Pasta Sauce

$2.79Fred Meyer
$5.49QFC
Ingredient score AB
Simple Truth Organic No Sugar Added Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

Simple Truth Organic No Sugar Added Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

$2.79Fred Meyer
$5.49QFC

Cheaper in QFC

Ingredient score A
Fuji Apples 0.45 lbs ($1.99 lb)

Fuji Apples 0.45 lbs ($1.99 lb)

$0.45QFC
$0.90Fred Meyer
Ingredient score AB
Tillamook Mint Chip Creamy Ice Cream Bar- 12oz/ 4ct

Tillamook Mint Chip Creamy Ice Cream Bar- 12oz/ 4ct

$3.49QFC
$6.29Fred Meyer
Ingredient score AB
Tillamook Mudslide Really Creamy Ice Cream Bar - 12oz/4ct

Tillamook Mudslide Really Creamy Ice Cream Bar - 12oz/4ct

$3.49QFC
$6.29Fred Meyer
Ingredient score B
Tillamook Cookies & Cream Really Creamy Ice Cream Bar- 12oz/4ct

Tillamook Cookies & Cream Really Creamy Ice Cream Bar- 12oz/4ct

$3.49QFC
$6.29Fred Meyer
Ingredient score AB
Tillamook Vanilla Bean Really Creamy Ice Cream Bar - 12oz/4ct: 12% Milk Fat

Tillamook Vanilla Bean Really Creamy Ice Cream Bar - 12oz/4ct: 12% Milk Fat

$3.49QFC
$6.29Fred Meyer
Ingredient score A
Saratoga Still Spring Water Bottled Water

Saratoga Still Spring Water Bottled Water

$1.50QFC
$2.39Fred Meyer

Prices are periodic snapshots and may differ from your local store.

We are independent — stores don't pay us for placement.

All images, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.