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Hy-Vee vs Dollar General: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dollar General is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Dollar General than at Hy-Vee.

The breakdown — 1,740 products compared

  • Dollar General: cheaper on 1,089 items — overall winner on average price
  • Hy-Vee: beats Dollar General on 634 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 17 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $3.78 at Dollar General vs $4.00 at Hy-Vee
  • Basket savings: save about $4.40 on a 20-item basket at Dollar General (22¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 22¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on bakery (7%), meat (1%)
  • Dollar General: cheaper on dairy (34%), frozen (9%), pantry (9%), beverages (6%), snacks (4%), ready meals

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Hy-Vee

Ingredient score B
Core Power Protein Shake Chocolate 26g Bottle 14 fl oz 14 fl oz

Core Power Protein Shake Chocolate 26g Bottle 14 fl oz 14 fl oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Core Power Protein Shake Vanilla 26g Bottle 14 fl oz 14 fl oz

Core Power Protein Shake Vanilla 26g Bottle 14 fl oz 14 fl oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Rice Krispies Treats Homestyle Crispy Marshmallow Squares Original 6 Count 6.98 oz

Rice Krispies Treats Homestyle Crispy Marshmallow Squares Original 6 Count 6.98 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.95Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Pillsbury Ready to Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Pillsbury Ready to Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.95Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Club Snack Stacks Original Crackers, 6 ct

Club Snack Stacks Original Crackers, 6 ct

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.85Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Smithfield Naturally Hickory Smoked Thick Cut Bacon 12 oz

Smithfield Naturally Hickory Smoked Thick Cut Bacon 12 oz

$2.99Hy-Vee
$5.75Dollar General

Cheaper in Dollar General

Ingredient score C
Michelina's Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo Frozen Meal, 9,6 oz

Michelina's Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo Frozen Meal, 9,6 oz

$1.50Dollar General
$3.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Michelina's Fettuccine Alfredo Frozen Meal, 10.2 oz

Michelina's Fettuccine Alfredo Frozen Meal, 10.2 oz

$1.50Dollar General
$3.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Michelina's Salisbury Steak and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes Meal 9.6 oz (Frozen Dinner) 9.6 oz Box

Michelina's Salisbury Steak and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes Meal 9.6 oz (Frozen Dinner) 9.6 oz Box

$1.50Dollar General
$3.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Michelina's Spicy Chicken Alfredo Meal 9.6 oz (Frozen Dinner) 9.6 oz Box

Michelina's Spicy Chicken Alfredo Meal 9.6 oz (Frozen Dinner) 9.6 oz Box

$1.50Dollar General
$3.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Michelina's Macaroni & Cheese Frozen Meal, 9.6 oz

Michelina's Macaroni & Cheese Frozen Meal, 9.6 oz

$1.50Dollar General
$3.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Michelina's Five Cheese Ziti Frozen Meal, 10.2 oz

Michelina's Five Cheese Ziti Frozen Meal, 10.2 oz

$1.50Dollar General
$3.00Hy-Vee

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