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Hy-Vee vs Acme Markets: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Hy-Vee is cheaper. You'd pay about 10% less for the same groceries at Hy-Vee than at Acme Markets.

The breakdown — 9,235 products compared

  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on 6,141 items — overall winner on average price
  • Acme Markets: beats Hy-Vee on 2,177 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 917 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.38 at Hy-Vee vs $5.98 at Acme Markets
  • Basket savings: save about $12.00 on a 20-item basket at Hy-Vee (60¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 60¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on ready meals (16%), frozen (15%), meat (12%), beverages (10%), snacks (10%), bakery (10%), pantry (6%), dairy (5%), fresh produce (3%)

Hy-Vee comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Hy-Vee

Ingredient score C
Pop-tarts Frosted S'mores Toaster Pastries

Pop-tarts Frosted S'mores Toaster Pastries

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Pop-tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries

Pop-tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Pop-tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries

Pop-tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
bibigo Frozen Vegetable & Pork Spicy Sauced Dumplings, 9.01 oz

bibigo Frozen Vegetable & Pork Spicy Sauced Dumplings, 9.01 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
bibigo Frozen Chicken & Vegetable Japchae Noodles, 10 oz

bibigo Frozen Chicken & Vegetable Japchae Noodles, 10 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Bibigo Frozen Beef & Vegetable Bibimbap Rice Bowl - 10.0oz

Bibigo Frozen Beef & Vegetable Bibimbap Rice Bowl - 10.0oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Acme Markets

Cheaper in Acme Markets

Ingredient score B
Tropicana No Pulp Calcium & Vitamin D Light Orange Juice, 46 oz

Tropicana No Pulp Calcium & Vitamin D Light Orange Juice, 46 oz

$4.00Acme Markets
$8.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Cabot 4 Cheese Mexican Shredded Cheese 8 oz

Cabot 4 Cheese Mexican Shredded Cheese 8 oz

$3.00Acme Markets
$5.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Cabot Two State Farmers' Cheddar Shredded Cheese Blend 8 oz

Cabot Two State Farmers' Cheddar Shredded Cheese Blend 8 oz

$3.00Acme Markets
$5.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
Cabot Vermont Seriously Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Cracker Cut Slices 26ct 7 oz

Cabot Vermont Seriously Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Cracker Cut Slices 26ct 7 oz

$3.00Acme Markets
$5.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
Cabot Natural Cheese Pepper Jack Cracker Cut 26ct 7 oz

Cabot Natural Cheese Pepper Jack Cracker Cut 26ct 7 oz

$3.00Acme Markets
$5.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
Cabot Vermont Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Cracker Cut Slices 26ct 7 oz

Cabot Vermont Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Cracker Cut Slices 26ct 7 oz

$3.00Acme Markets
$5.99Hy-Vee

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