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Harris Teeter vs Target: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Target is cheaper. You'd pay about 3% less for the same groceries at Target than at Harris Teeter.

The breakdown — 3,470 products compared

  • Target: cheaper on 2,341 items — overall winner on average price
  • Harris Teeter: beats Target on 976 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 153 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.74 at Target vs $5.89 at Harris Teeter
  • Basket savings: save about $3.00 on a 20-item basket at Target (15¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 15¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Harris Teeter: cheaper on baby foods (28%), pantry (5%), ready meals (3%), snacks (2%)
  • Target: cheaper on meat (16%), frozen (16%), bakery (9%), beverages (8%), dairy (7%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Harris Teeter

Ingredient score B
Nature's Path Organic Love Crunch Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Granola 11.5 oz

Nature's Path Organic Love Crunch Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Granola 11.5 oz

$6.49Harris Teeter
$12.49Target
Ingredient score A
Bragg Organic Coconut Liquid Aminos Soy-Free Seasoning, 10 fl oz

Bragg Organic Coconut Liquid Aminos Soy-Free Seasoning, 10 fl oz

$6.99Harris Teeter
$12.99Target
Ingredient score AB
Kellogg's Graham Snacks Cinnamon 12 Count 12 oz

Kellogg's Graham Snacks Cinnamon 12 Count 12 oz

$3.99Harris Teeter
$7.29Target
Ingredient score B
Cheez-It Original Cheese Crackers 1 oz Bags, 12 ct

Cheez-It Original Cheese Crackers 1 oz Bags, 12 ct

$3.99Harris Teeter
$7.29Target
Ingredient score B
Gorgie Power Punch Sparkling Protein Energy Drink - Sugar Free, 8g Protein - 12 fl oz: Caffeinated

Gorgie Power Punch Sparkling Protein Energy Drink - Sugar Free, 8g Protein - 12 fl oz: Caffeinated

$1.67Harris Teeter
$2.99Target
Ingredient score AB
Gorgie Strawberry Pop Sparkling Protein Energy Drink - Sugar Free, 8g Protein - 12 fl oz

Gorgie Strawberry Pop Sparkling Protein Energy Drink - Sugar Free, 8g Protein - 12 fl oz

$1.67Harris Teeter
$2.99Target

Cheaper in Target

Ingredient score C
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Soda Soft Drink 6 pk Bottles, 16.9 oz

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Soda Soft Drink 6 pk Bottles, 16.9 oz

$4.29Target
$8.49Harris Teeter
Ingredient score B
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws Sea Salt with Avocado Oil - 6oz: Certified Gluten-Free, Vegan

Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws Sea Salt with Avocado Oil - 6oz: Certified Gluten-Free, Vegan

$3.79Target
$7.49Harris Teeter
Ingredient score AB
Land O Lakes Butter with Olive Oil and Sea Salt Tub Spreadable

Land O Lakes Butter with Olive Oil and Sea Salt Tub Spreadable

$3.19Target
$6.29Harris Teeter
Ingredient score A
Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich Taste - 25.4 oz

Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich Taste - 25.4 oz

$8.79Target
$16.99Harris Teeter
Ingredient score A
Bertolli Extra Light Taste Olive Oil

Bertolli Extra Light Taste Olive Oil

$8.79Target
$16.99Harris Teeter
Ingredient score AB
Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce, 10 oz

Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce, 10 oz

$1.89Target
$3.59Harris Teeter

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