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Harris Teeter vs Publix: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Harris Teeter is cheaper. You'd pay about 12% less for the same groceries at Harris Teeter than at Publix.

The breakdown — 3,272 products compared

  • Harris Teeter: cheaper on 2,519 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Harris Teeter on 732 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 21 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.63 at Harris Teeter vs $6.37 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $14.80 on a 20-item basket at Harris Teeter (74¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 74¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Harris Teeter: cheaper on ready meals (20%), bakery (16%), frozen (14%), meat (14%), snacks (12%), pantry (12%), dairy (9%), beverages (9%)

Harris Teeter comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Harris Teeter

Ingredient score B
Gorgie Sparkling Energy Drink Tropical Punch Can

Gorgie Sparkling Energy Drink Tropical Punch Can

$1.67Harris Teeter
$3.31Publix
Ingredient score B
Gorgie Sparkling Energy Drink Watermelon Splash Can

Gorgie Sparkling Energy Drink Watermelon Splash Can

$1.67Harris Teeter
$3.31Publix
Ingredient score B
Gorgie Sparkling Energy Drink Mango Burst 0 Sugar Natural Caffeine From Green Tea 12 fl oz Can

Gorgie Sparkling Energy Drink Mango Burst 0 Sugar Natural Caffeine From Green Tea 12 fl oz Can

$1.67Harris Teeter
$3.31Publix
Ingredient score B
Master of Mixes Handcrafted Strawberry Daiquiri & Margarita Cocktail Mixer, 33.8 fl oz

Master of Mixes Handcrafted Strawberry Daiquiri & Margarita Cocktail Mixer, 33.8 fl oz

$4.49Harris Teeter
$8.85Publix
Ingredient score AB
Cracker Barrel Vermont Sharp-white Cheddar Cheese

Cracker Barrel Vermont Sharp-white Cheddar Cheese

$3.00Harris Teeter
$5.87Publix
Ingredient score B
Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese

Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese

$3.00Harris Teeter
$5.87Publix

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score B
Propel Zero Sugar Electrolyte Water Beverage Kiwi Strawberry

Propel Zero Sugar Electrolyte Water Beverage Kiwi Strawberry

$2.75Publix
$5.49Harris Teeter
Ingredient score A
Milo's Famous Sweet Iced Tea

Milo's Famous Sweet Iced Tea

$2.53Publix
$4.99Harris Teeter
Ingredient score C
Maruchan Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Souper 6pk 6.3 oz Packages 18 oz

Maruchan Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Souper 6pk 6.3 oz Packages 18 oz

$1.65Publix
$3.19Harris Teeter
Ingredient score C
Maruchan Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Souper 6pk 6.3 oz Packages 18 oz

Maruchan Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Souper 6pk 6.3 oz Packages 18 oz

$1.65Publix
$3.19Harris Teeter
Ingredient score C
Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Roast Chicken Flavor Souper 6pk 6.3 oz Packages 18 oz

Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Roast Chicken Flavor Souper 6pk 6.3 oz Packages 18 oz

$1.65Publix
$3.19Harris Teeter
Ingredient score AB
Gimme Grab & Go Teriyaki Roasted Seawood Snacks Multipack

Gimme Grab & Go Teriyaki Roasted Seawood Snacks Multipack

$2.65Publix
$4.99Harris Teeter

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