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H-E-B vs Walmart: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, H-E-B is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at H-E-B than at Walmart.

The breakdown — 4,160 products compared

  • H-E-B: cheaper on 1,640 items — overall winner on average price
  • Walmart: beats H-E-B on 502 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 2,018 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $4.75 at H-E-B vs $5.47 at Walmart
  • Basket savings: save about $14.40 on a 20-item basket at H-E-B (72¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 72¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • H-E-B: cheaper on pantry (19%), fresh produce (18%), bakery (15%), beverages (15%), ready meals (12%), snacks (11%), meat (6%), dairy (5%), frozen (2%)

H-E-B comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in H-E-B

Ingredient score B
Kit Kat Big Kat Milk Chocolate Wafer Candy Bar - King Size, 3 oz

Kit Kat Big Kat Milk Chocolate Wafer Candy Bar - King Size, 3 oz

$1.39H-E-B
$2.78Walmart
Ingredient score C
Reddi Wip Fat Free Whipped Topping Made with Real Cream 13 oz

Reddi Wip Fat Free Whipped Topping Made with Real Cream 13 oz

$2.31H-E-B
$4.62Walmart
Ingredient score AB
Nestle La Lechera Sweetened Condensed Milk Pouch, 28 oz

Nestle La Lechera Sweetened Condensed Milk Pouch, 28 oz

$7.78H-E-B
$15.50Walmart
Ingredient score B
Zuru Gumi Yum Surprise Transformers

Zuru Gumi Yum Surprise Transformers

$2.99H-E-B
$5.93Walmart
Ingredient score C
Chicken of the Sea Wild Caught Sardines in Oil Lightly Smoked 3.75 oz

Chicken of the Sea Wild Caught Sardines in Oil Lightly Smoked 3.75 oz

$1.46H-E-B
$2.89Walmart
Ingredient score AB
French's Minion Yellow Mustard, 8 oz

French's Minion Yellow Mustard, 8 oz

$1.00H-E-B
$1.97Walmart

Cheaper in Walmart

Ingredient score AB
Amy's No Chicken Noodle Soup 14.1 oz

Amy's No Chicken Noodle Soup 14.1 oz

$2.00Walmart
$3.84H-E-B
Ingredient score B
Lindt Lindor 70% Extra Dark Chocolate Candy Truffles

Lindt Lindor 70% Extra Dark Chocolate Candy Truffles

$3.78Walmart
$6.88H-E-B
Ingredient score AB
Mt Olive Sandwich Stuffer Slices No Sugar Added Bread & Butter 16 fl oz Jar

Mt Olive Sandwich Stuffer Slices No Sugar Added Bread & Butter 16 fl oz Jar

$1.98Walmart
$3.38H-E-B
Ingredient score B
Duke's Real Mayonnaise Smooth & Creamy, 8 oz

Duke's Real Mayonnaise Smooth & Creamy, 8 oz

$1.75Walmart
$2.98H-E-B
Ingredient score B
Kimura Ramune Original-flavored Soda 6.76 oz

Kimura Ramune Original-flavored Soda 6.76 oz

$1.66Walmart
$2.78H-E-B
Ingredient score C
Pillsbury Grands! Flaky Layers Original Biscuits

Pillsbury Grands! Flaky Layers Original Biscuits

$1.87Walmart
$2.97H-E-B

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