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As of November 11, 2026, Hy-Vee is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Hy-Vee than at Piggly Wiggly.
Hy-Vee wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 64¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Hy-VeeMonster Energy Ultra Variety Pack Liberty Sugar Free Energy Drink 12 Pack - 16 fl oz$14.99 vs $28.59 at Piggly Wiggly — save $13.60
Biggest saving at Piggly WigglyThe Original Donut Shop Regular Keurig Single-Serve K-Cup Pods, Medium Roast Coffee, 32 Count$12.09 vs $21.99 at Hy-Vee — save $9.90
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Hy-Vee and Piggly Wiggly.
| Product | Hy-Vee | Piggly Wiggly |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.94 | $2.09 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.59 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.77 | $0.89 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.49 | $6.59 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.97 | $3.50 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $9.99 | $11.99 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $6.49 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.67 | $3.29 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $5.69 | $8.29 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $4.69 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.48 | $2.99 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.96 | $4.09 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $3.33 | $5.99 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.14 | $1.59 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $4.39 |
| Total | $59.39 | $70.46 |
Hy-Vee is $11.07 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Hy-Vee | Piggly Wiggly | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce44 items | $2.77 | $3.46 | Hy-Vee · 20% |
| Meat311 items | $5.26 | $6.56 | Hy-Vee · 20% |
| Ready meals1,052 items | $3.88 | $4.65 | Hy-Vee · 17% |
| Baby food45 items | $3.83 | $4.38 | Hy-Vee · 13% |
| Snacks933 items | $4.59 | $5.25 | Hy-Vee · 13% |
| Bakery279 items | $4.44 | $5.03 | Hy-Vee · 12% |
| Pantry1,302 items | $3.90 | $4.42 | Hy-Vee · 12% |
| Dairy426 items | $3.93 | $4.39 | Hy-Vee · 10% |
| Frozen224 items | $5.43 | $6.04 | Hy-Vee · 10% |
| Beverages905 items | $5.64 | $6.16 | Hy-Vee · 8% |
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 | Piggly Wiggly | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,493 items | $2.04 | $2.29 | Hy-Vee · 11% |
| $3 to $103,807 items | $4.89 | $5.59 | Hy-Vee · 12% |
| Over $10250 items | $12.26 | $14.44 | Hy-Vee · 15% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Hy-Vee | Piggly Wiggly | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A747 items | $4.08 | $4.64 | Hy-Vee · 12% |
 Score AB1,060 items | $4.36 | $5.03 | Hy-Vee · 13% |
 Score B1,808 items | $4.33 | $4.94 | Hy-Vee · 12% |
 Score C1,935 items | $4.78 | $5.47 | Hy-Vee · 13% |
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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