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Hannaford vs Dollar General: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dollar General is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 2% less for the same groceries at Dollar General than at Hannaford.

The breakdown — 1,349 products compared

  • Dollar General: cheaper on 782 items — overall winner on average price
  • Hannaford: beats Dollar General on 547 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 20 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $3.76 at Dollar General vs $3.83 at Hannaford
  • Basket savings: save about $1.40 on a 20-item basket at Dollar General (7¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 7¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Hannaford: cheaper on meat (2%), bakery (1%)
  • Dollar General: cheaper on pantry (6%), ready meals (4%), snacks (1%), beverages (1%), dairy

Compared across 7 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Hannaford

Ingredient score B
Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Peanut Chewy Granola Bars 1.2 oz 6 Count 7.4 oz

Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Peanut Chewy Granola Bars 1.2 oz 6 Count 7.4 oz

$2.50Hannaford
$3.95Dollar General
Ingredient score AB
Nature Valley Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola Bars 6ct 1.49 oz 12 Bars (2 in Each Package) 8.94 oz

Nature Valley Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola Bars 6ct 1.49 oz 12 Bars (2 in Each Package) 8.94 oz

$2.50Hannaford
$3.95Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Nature Valley Sweet & Salt Nut Almond Chewy Granola Bars 1.2 oz 6 Count 7.4 oz

Nature Valley Sweet & Salt Nut Almond Chewy Granola Bars 1.2 oz 6 Count 7.4 oz

$2.50Hannaford
$3.95Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Nature Valley Muffin Bars Soft Baked Blueberry 5 1.24 oz Bars 6.2 oz

Nature Valley Muffin Bars Soft Baked Blueberry 5 1.24 oz Bars 6.2 oz

$2.50Hannaford
$3.95Dollar General
Ingredient score AB
Nature Valley Oats 'N Honey Crunchy Granola Bars

Nature Valley Oats 'N Honey Crunchy Granola Bars

$2.50Hannaford
$3.95Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Nature Valley Chewy Fruit and Nut Granola Bars Trail Mix 6 ct 7.4 oz 6 ea Box

Nature Valley Chewy Fruit and Nut Granola Bars Trail Mix 6 ct 7.4 oz 6 ea Box

$2.50Hannaford
$3.95Dollar General

Cheaper in Dollar General

Ingredient score C
Pioneer Roasted Turkey Gravy Mix, 1.41 oz

Pioneer Roasted Turkey Gravy Mix, 1.41 oz

$1.00Dollar General
$2.00Hannaford
Ingredient score B
Kraft Spirals Dinners Dry 5.5 oz 5.5 oz

Kraft Spirals Dinners Dry 5.5 oz 5.5 oz

$1.25Dollar General
$2.50Hannaford
Ingredient score B
Kraft Thick 'N Creamy Mac & Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Dinner 7.25 oz Box 7.25 oz

Kraft Thick 'N Creamy Mac & Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Dinner 7.25 oz Box 7.25 oz

$1.25Dollar General
$2.50Hannaford
Ingredient score C
Armour Pepperoni Slices

Armour Pepperoni Slices

$2.25Dollar General
$4.49Hannaford
Ingredient score B
Almond Joy Coconut & Almond Chocolate Candy Bars Snack Size 8 ct

Almond Joy Coconut & Almond Chocolate Candy Bars Snack Size 8 ct

$1.50Dollar General
$2.99Hannaford
Ingredient score B
Kit Kat Milk Chocolate Wafer Snack Size Candy Bars 8ct 8 ea Bars

Kit Kat Milk Chocolate Wafer Snack Size Candy Bars 8ct 8 ea Bars

$1.50Dollar General
$2.99Hannaford

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