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Hy-Vee vs Publix: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Hy-Vee is cheaper. You'd pay about 14% less for the same groceries at Hy-Vee than at Publix.

The breakdown — 4,914 products compared

  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on 3,768 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Hy-Vee on 1,128 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 18 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.22 at Hy-Vee vs $6.10 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $17.60 on a 20-item basket at Hy-Vee (88¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 88¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on meat (19%), bakery (17%), ready meals (16%), beverages (16%), frozen (15%), dairy (14%), snacks (14%), pantry (9%)

Hy-Vee comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Hy-Vee

Ingredient score B
Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

$3.99Hy-Vee
$7.97Publix
Ingredient score B
Mission Super Soft Flour Tortillas Soft Taco Size 10 Count 10 ea Bag

Mission Super Soft Flour Tortillas Soft Taco Size 10 Count 10 ea Bag

$1.99Hy-Vee
$3.97Publix
Ingredient score A
Pomegranate Arils 16 oz

Pomegranate Arils 16 oz

$4.49Hy-Vee
$8.85Publix
Ingredient score A
Bolthouse Farms Carrot 100% Juice 450 ml 15.2 fl oz

Bolthouse Farms Carrot 100% Juice 450 ml 15.2 fl oz

$4.49Hy-Vee
$8.85Publix
Ingredient score C
Cheerios Honey Nut Cereal

Cheerios Honey Nut Cereal

$2.99Hy-Vee
$5.87Publix
Ingredient score C
General Mills Cheerios Cereal, 8.9 oz

General Mills Cheerios Cereal, 8.9 oz

$2.99Hy-Vee
$5.87Publix

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score C
Starbucks Veranda Blend Blonde Roast Ground Coffee K Cups 32 0.42 oz ea 32 ea

Starbucks Veranda Blend Blonde Roast Ground Coffee K Cups 32 0.42 oz ea 32 ea

$15.49Publix
$29.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Starbucks K Cup Pods Dark Roast Ground French Roast Coffee 32 0.42 oz ea 32 ea Box

Starbucks K Cup Pods Dark Roast Ground French Roast Coffee 32 0.42 oz ea 32 ea Box

$15.49Publix
$29.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Starbucks Pike Place Medium Roast K-cup Coffee Pods

Starbucks Pike Place Medium Roast K-cup Coffee Pods

$15.49Publix
$29.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
Starbucks Ground Medium Roast 100% Arabica K Cup Pods Breakfast Blend Coffee 32 0.44 oz ea 32 ea Box

Starbucks Ground Medium Roast 100% Arabica K Cup Pods Breakfast Blend Coffee 32 0.44 oz ea 32 ea Box

$15.49Publix
$29.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score A
Poppi Sour Apple Drink - 12 fl oz Can

Poppi Sour Apple Drink - 12 fl oz Can

$2.75Publix
$5.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
Marzetti Glaze for Strawberries 13.5 oz

Marzetti Glaze for Strawberries 13.5 oz

$2.75Publix
$4.98Hy-Vee

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