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Hy-Vee vs Sprouts: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Hy-Vee is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 2% less for the same groceries at Hy-Vee than at Sprouts.

The breakdown — 2,100 products compared

  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on 1,076 items — overall winner on average price
  • Sprouts: beats Hy-Vee on 699 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 325 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.29 at Hy-Vee vs $6.44 at Sprouts
  • Basket savings: save about $3.00 on a 20-item basket at Hy-Vee (15¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 15¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on bakery (16%), frozen (11%), dairy (8%), meat (6%), baby foods (5%), beverages (4%), ready meals (4%), snacks (3%), pantry (1%)

Hy-Vee comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Hy-Vee

Ingredient score A
Honest Kids Organic Appley Ever After Juice Drink 8 pk Boxes, 6 oz

Honest Kids Organic Appley Ever After Juice Drink 8 pk Boxes, 6 oz

$3.00Hy-Vee
$5.99Sprouts
Ingredient score A
Honest Kids Organic Goodness Grapeness Juice Cartons

Honest Kids Organic Goodness Grapeness Juice Cartons

$3.00Hy-Vee
$5.99Sprouts
Ingredient score A
Honest Kids Organic Super Fruit Punch Juice Drink 8 pk Boxes, 6 oz

Honest Kids Organic Super Fruit Punch Juice Drink 8 pk Boxes, 6 oz

$3.00Hy-Vee
$5.99Sprouts
Ingredient score A
Honest Kids Bananas About Strawberries Organic Juice Drink Cartons

Honest Kids Bananas About Strawberries Organic Juice Drink Cartons

$3.00Hy-Vee
$5.99Sprouts
Ingredient score B
Hero Classic Hot Dog Buns 8 Each 17.5 oz

Hero Classic Hot Dog Buns 8 Each 17.5 oz

$8.59Hy-Vee
$15.99Sprouts
Ingredient score B
Hero Bread Classic Burger Buns

Hero Bread Classic Burger Buns

$8.59Hy-Vee
$15.99Sprouts

Cheaper in Sprouts

Ingredient score A
Solely Organic Fruit Jerky Mango & Guava 0.8 oz

Solely Organic Fruit Jerky Mango & Guava 0.8 oz

$1.50Sprouts
$2.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score A
Solely Organic Mango & Blueberry Fruit Jerky 0.8 oz 0.8 oz

Solely Organic Mango & Blueberry Fruit Jerky 0.8 oz 0.8 oz

$1.50Sprouts
$2.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score A
Solely Organic Mango Fruit Jerky 0.8 oz

Solely Organic Mango Fruit Jerky 0.8 oz

$1.50Sprouts
$2.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score A
Solely Fruit Jerky Mango & Passion Fruit Organic 0.8 oz

Solely Fruit Jerky Mango & Passion Fruit Organic 0.8 oz

$1.50Sprouts
$2.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score A
California Olive Ranch Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing 8 fl oz 8 fl oz

California Olive Ranch Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing 8 fl oz 8 fl oz

$5.49Sprouts
$8.99Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
California Olive Ranch Caesar Vinaigrette Dressing, 8 oz

California Olive Ranch Caesar Vinaigrette Dressing, 8 oz

$5.49Sprouts
$8.99Hy-Vee

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