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Hy-Vee vs Meijer: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Meijer is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Meijer than at Hy-Vee.

The breakdown — 10,115 products compared

  • Meijer: cheaper on 6,035 items — overall winner on average price
  • Hy-Vee: beats Meijer on 3,449 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 631 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $4.99 at Meijer vs $5.35 at Hy-Vee
  • Basket savings: save about $7.20 on a 20-item basket at Meijer (36¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 36¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Meijer: cheaper on fresh produce (14%), frozen (11%), pantry (10%), dairy (9%), ready meals (8%), bakery (5%), beverages (4%), meat (4%), snacks (4%)

Meijer 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
$3.99Meijer
Ingredient score C
Pop-tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries

Pop-tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Meijer
Ingredient score C
Pop-tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries

Pop-tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Meijer
Ingredient score C
Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Frosted Cookies and Creme 12 Count 20.3 oz

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Frosted Cookies and Creme 12 Count 20.3 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Meijer
Ingredient score C
Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Variety Pack 12 Count 20.3 oz

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Variety Pack 12 Count 20.3 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Meijer
Ingredient score C
Pop-tarts Frosted Cherry Toaster Pastries

Pop-tarts Frosted Cherry Toaster Pastries

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Meijer

Cheaper in Meijer

Ingredient score B
Campbell's Chunky Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup, 18.8 Oz - 18.8 oz

Campbell's Chunky Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup, 18.8 Oz - 18.8 oz

$2.00Meijer
$4.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Swanson's Spicy Beef Broth

Swanson's Spicy Beef Broth

$2.00Meijer
$4.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Chunky Chicken Broccoli Cheese Soup, 18.8 oz

Campbell's Chunky Chicken Broccoli Cheese Soup, 18.8 oz

$2.00Meijer
$4.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
Swanson's Vegetable Stock

Swanson's Vegetable Stock

$2.00Meijer
$4.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Chunky Creamy Chicken Bacon Carbonara Soup, 18.8 oz

Campbell's Chunky Creamy Chicken Bacon Carbonara Soup, 18.8 oz

$2.00Meijer
$4.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Chunky Old Fashioned Potato Ham Chowder - 18.8 Oz

Campbell's Chunky Old Fashioned Potato Ham Chowder - 18.8 Oz

$2.00Meijer
$4.00Hy-Vee

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