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Hy-Vee vs Pick 'n Save: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Pick 'n Save is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Pick 'n Save than at Hy-Vee.

The breakdown — 6,321 products compared

  • Pick 'n Save: cheaper on 2,568 items — overall winner on average price
  • Hy-Vee: beats Pick 'n Save on 2,968 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 785 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.51 at Pick 'n Save vs $5.54 at Hy-Vee
  • Basket savings: save about 60¢ on a 20-item basket at Pick 'n Save (3¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 3¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on baby foods (3%), bakery (3%), snacks (1%), ready meals (1%)
  • Pick 'n Save: cheaper on fresh produce (21%), dairy (4%), meat (3%), pantry (2%), frozen (2%), beverages

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
$4.00Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score B
Keebler Sandwich Crackers Club and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

Keebler Sandwich Crackers Club and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score B
Keebler Sandwich Crackers Toast and Peanut Butter 8 Count 11 oz

Keebler Sandwich Crackers Toast and Peanut Butter 8 Count 11 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Pick 'n Save
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
$3.99Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score B
Keebler Sandwich Crackers Cheese and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

Keebler Sandwich Crackers Cheese and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Pick 'n Save
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
$3.99Pick 'n Save

Cheaper in Pick 'n Save

Ingredient score B
Flrt Zero Sugar Guava Lava Energy Drink Can

Flrt Zero Sugar Guava Lava Energy Drink Can

$2.00Pick 'n Save
$4.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
Marzetti Glaze for Strawberries 13.5 oz

Marzetti Glaze for Strawberries 13.5 oz

$2.49Pick 'n Save
$4.98Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Jarritos Mandarin Soda 12.5 oz

Jarritos Mandarin Soda 12.5 oz

$1.00Pick 'n Save
$2.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Flrt Zero Sugar Berry Tempting Energy Drink Can

Flrt Zero Sugar Berry Tempting Energy Drink Can

$2.00Pick 'n Save
$4.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score A
Fresh Red Plumcot, Avg. 0.395 lb

Fresh Red Plumcot, Avg. 0.395 lb

$0.75Pick 'n Save
$1.50Hy-Vee
Ingredient score A
Fresh Large Ripe Avocado

Fresh Large Ripe Avocado

$2.50Pick 'n Save
$5.00Hy-Vee

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