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Harris Teeter vs Mariano's: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Harris Teeter is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Harris Teeter than at Mariano's.

The breakdown — 5,639 products compared

  • Harris Teeter: cheaper on 2,672 items — overall winner on average price
  • Mariano's: beats Harris Teeter on 2,297 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 670 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.61 at Harris Teeter vs $5.68 at Mariano's
  • Basket savings: save about $1.40 on a 20-item basket at Harris Teeter (7¢ less per item)

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

Cheaper by aisle

  • Harris Teeter: cheaper on frozen (7%), snacks (7%), bakery (7%), ready meals (5%), pantry (3%), baby foods (1%)
  • Mariano's: cheaper on fresh produce (19%), meat (6%), dairy (2%), beverages (2%)

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Harris Teeter

Ingredient score C
Taco Bell Soft Taco Cravings Kit with 10 Soft Tortillas Taco Bell Mild Sauce & Seasoning Box

Taco Bell Soft Taco Cravings Kit with 10 Soft Tortillas Taco Bell Mild Sauce & Seasoning Box

$3.00Harris Teeter
$6.00Mariano's
Ingredient score A
Nakano Natural Mild & Mellow Rice Vinegar 12 fl oz 12 fl oz Bottle

Nakano Natural Mild & Mellow Rice Vinegar 12 fl oz 12 fl oz Bottle

$2.50Harris Teeter
$4.99Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Frosted Cinnamon Roll 8 Count 13.5 oz

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Frosted Cinnamon Roll 8 Count 13.5 oz

$2.50Harris Teeter
$4.99Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Frosted Blueberry 8 Count 13.5 oz

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Frosted Blueberry 8 Count 13.5 oz

$2.50Harris Teeter
$4.99Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Frosted Cherry 8 Count 13.5 oz

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Frosted Cherry 8 Count 13.5 oz

$2.50Harris Teeter
$4.99Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Pop-tarts Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Toaster Pastries

Pop-tarts Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Toaster Pastries

$2.50Harris Teeter
$4.99Mariano's

Cheaper in Mariano's

Ingredient score A
Sweet Yellow Onions 0.65 lbs ($1.68 lb)

Sweet Yellow Onions 0.65 lbs ($1.68 lb)

$0.85Mariano's
$1.70Harris Teeter
Ingredient score A
Yukon Gold Potatoes

Yukon Gold Potatoes

$0.50Mariano's
$1.00Harris Teeter
Ingredient score B
Propel Zero Sugar Black Cherry Powder Drink Mix Packets

Propel Zero Sugar Black Cherry Powder Drink Mix Packets

$4.00Mariano's
$7.99Harris Teeter
Ingredient score B
Gatorade Zero Sugar Strawberry Ice Powder Sticks

Gatorade Zero Sugar Strawberry Ice Powder Sticks

$4.00Mariano's
$7.99Harris Teeter
Ingredient score B
Gatorade Zero Sugar Lemon Lime Powder Sticks

Gatorade Zero Sugar Lemon Lime Powder Sticks

$4.00Mariano's
$7.99Harris Teeter
Ingredient score B
Gatorade Zero Sugar Glacier Freeze Powder Drink Mix Packets

Gatorade Zero Sugar Glacier Freeze Powder Drink Mix Packets

$4.00Mariano's
$7.99Harris Teeter

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