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Hy-Vee vs Giant: Which Is Cheaper?

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

The breakdown — 8,122 products compared

  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on 4,606 items — overall winner on average price
  • Giant: beats Hy-Vee on 2,917 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 599 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.39 at Hy-Vee vs $5.69 at Giant
  • Basket savings: save about $6.00 on a 20-item basket at Hy-Vee (30¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 30¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on meat (8%), ready meals (8%), bakery (8%), beverages (5%), pantry (5%), snacks (4%), dairy (3%), baby foods (2%)
  • Giant: cheaper on fresh produce (9%), frozen (1%)

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Hy-Vee

Ingredient score B
Club Minis Hidden Valley Ranch Baked Crackers, 11 oz

Club Minis Hidden Valley Ranch Baked Crackers, 11 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Giant
Ingredient score A
Fresh Moon Drop Grapes, Avg. 2.5 lbs

Fresh Moon Drop Grapes, Avg. 2.5 lbs

$4.99Hy-Vee
$9.98Giant
Ingredient score B
Club Minis Original Mini Crackers, 10 oz

Club Minis Original Mini Crackers, 10 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Giant
Ingredient score B
Club Crackers Sweet Hawaiian 13.7 oz

Club Crackers Sweet Hawaiian 13.7 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Giant
Ingredient score B
Town House Dipping Thins Baked Snack Crackers Sea Salt 9 oz

Town House Dipping Thins Baked Snack Crackers Sea Salt 9 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Giant
Ingredient score B
Town House Flipsides Oven Baked Crackers Original 9.2 oz

Town House Flipsides Oven Baked Crackers Original 9.2 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Giant

Cheaper in Giant

Ingredient score AB
Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese 8 oz

Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese 8 oz

$3.00Giant
$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

$3.00Giant
$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

$3.00Giant
$5.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
Cabot Vermont Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese 8 oz

Cabot Vermont Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese 8 oz

$3.00Giant
$5.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
Cabot Creamery Cracker Cut Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Cabot Creamery Cracker Cut Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese

$3.00Giant
$5.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Progresso Pitmaster Hearty Smokehouse-Style Steak & Potatoes Soup, 18.5 oz

Progresso Pitmaster Hearty Smokehouse-Style Steak & Potatoes Soup, 18.5 oz

$2.50Giant
$4.99Hy-Vee

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