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As of November 11, 2026, Fareway is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Fareway than at Hy-Vee.
Fareway wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 21¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Hy-VeePompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil Easy Squeeze 25.4 Ounces$12.97 vs $20.99 at Fareway — save $8.02
Biggest saving at FarewayNerds Gummy Candy Variety Mix - 41.7oz/90ct$18.99 vs $29.99 at Hy-Vee — save $11.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Hy-Vee and Fareway.
| Product | Hy-Vee | Fareway |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.94 | $1.68 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.77 | $0.77 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.49 | $4.99 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.97 | $4.27 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $9.99 | $9.49 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $5.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $2.00 | $3.98 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.67 | $2.69 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $3.98 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.48 | $3.48 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.96 | $2.96 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $3.33 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.14 | $1.24 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $4.34 |
| Total | $55.70 | $57.84 |
Hy-Vee is $2.14 cheaper on this basket — the opposite of the overall result, which averages every matched product.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Hy-Vee | Fareway | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen296 items | $5.80 | $5.26 | Fareway · 9% |
| Dairy422 items | $4.62 | $4.24 | Fareway · 8% |
| Fresh produce42 items | $2.65 | $2.86 | Hy-Vee · 7% |
| Pantry1,457 items | $4.39 | $4.10 | Fareway · 7% |
| Baby food85 items | $5.26 | $5.04 | Fareway · 4% |
| Beverages1,024 items | $6.24 | $5.98 | Fareway · 4% |
| Snacks1,109 items | $5.02 | $4.82 | Fareway · 4% |
| Bakery375 items | $4.68 | $4.57 | Fareway · 2% |
| Meat332 items | $5.91 | $5.81 | Fareway · 2% |
| Ready meals1,109 items | $4.26 | $4.29 | Hy-Vee · 1% |
The same products grouped by what they cost — a store can win on everyday basics and lose on bigger-ticket items, or the other way round.
| Price level | Hy-Vee | Fareway | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,724 items | $2.18 | $2.18 | Same |
| $3 to $104,271 items | $5.42 | $5.16 | Fareway · 5% |
| Over $10297 items | $14.66 | $13.94 | Fareway · 5% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Hy-Vee | Fareway | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A845 items | $4.61 | $4.36 | Fareway · 5% |
 Score AB1,306 items | $4.96 | $4.74 | Fareway · 4% |
 Score B2,034 items | $4.84 | $4.63 | Fareway · 4% |
 Score C2,107 items | $5.24 | $5.06 | Fareway · 3% |
Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.
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