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Hy-Vee vs Mariano's: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Hy-Vee is cheaper. You'd pay about 6% less for the same groceries at Hy-Vee than at Mariano's.

The breakdown — 6,467 products compared

  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on 3,837 items — overall winner on average price
  • Mariano's: beats Hy-Vee on 2,011 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 619 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.57 at Hy-Vee vs $5.91 at Mariano's
  • Basket savings: save about $6.80 on a 20-item basket at Hy-Vee (34¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 34¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on ready meals (10%), bakery (10%), snacks (10%), pantry (7%), frozen (6%), baby foods (4%), beverages (4%), meat (4%), dairy (1%)
  • Mariano's: cheaper on fresh produce (18%)

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Hy-Vee

Ingredient score C
Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Flavored Chips 14 oz Package

Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Flavored Chips 14 oz Package

$2.00Hy-Vee
$4.00Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Mom's Best Crispy Cocoa Rice Cereal Cocoa Cereal 13 oz Box 13 oz

Mom's Best Crispy Cocoa Rice Cereal Cocoa Cereal 13 oz Box 13 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Mariano's
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
$3.99Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Nutri Grain Crunchy Bars Chocolate Chip Chia 10 Count 7 oz

Nutri Grain Crunchy Bars Chocolate Chip Chia 10 Count 7 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Mariano's
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
$3.99Mariano's
Ingredient score A
On the Border Cafe Style Fiesta Size Tortilla Chips

On the Border Cafe Style Fiesta Size Tortilla Chips

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Mariano's

Cheaper in Mariano's

Ingredient score C
La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Draft Latte Can

La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Draft Latte Can

$2.50Mariano's
$5.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
Jarritos Lime Soda 12.5 fl oz 12.5 fl oz Bottle

Jarritos Lime Soda 12.5 fl oz 12.5 fl oz Bottle

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Jarritos Mandarin Soda 12.5 oz

Jarritos Mandarin Soda 12.5 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Jarritos Pineapple Soda 12.5 oz

Jarritos Pineapple Soda 12.5 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Jarritos Fruit Punch Soda 12.5 oz

Jarritos Fruit Punch Soda 12.5 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Jarritos Grapefruit Soda 12.5 fl oz 12.5 fl oz Bottle

Jarritos Grapefruit Soda 12.5 fl oz 12.5 fl oz Bottle

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Hy-Vee

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