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Ingles vs Tom Thumb: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Tom Thumb is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Tom Thumb than at Ingles.

The breakdown — 1,854 products compared

  • Tom Thumb: cheaper on 897 items — overall winner on average price
  • Ingles: beats Tom Thumb on 927 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 30 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.03 at Tom Thumb vs $5.10 at Ingles
  • Basket savings: save about $1.40 on a 20-item basket at Tom Thumb (7¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 7¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Ingles: cheaper on beverages (4%), bakery (2%), pantry (2%), snacks (1%), frozen
  • Tom Thumb: cheaper on dairy (5%), ready meals (4%), meat (1%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Ingles

Ingredient score B
Monster Energy Zero Ultra, Sugar Free Energy Drink, 16 oz

Monster Energy Zero Ultra, Sugar Free Energy Drink, 16 oz

$2.00Ingles
$3.89Tom Thumb
Ingredient score B
Monster Energy Green, Original, 16 oz

Monster Energy Green, Original, 16 oz

$2.00Ingles
$3.89Tom Thumb
Ingredient score A
Andersons Maple Syrup Pure - 8 Fl. Oz.

Andersons Maple Syrup Pure - 8 Fl. Oz.

$6.48Ingles
$11.49Tom Thumb
Ingredient score A
Birds Eye Chopped Spinach Frozen Vegetables 10 oz Box 10 oz

Birds Eye Chopped Spinach Frozen Vegetables 10 oz Box 10 oz

$1.98Ingles
$3.49Tom Thumb
Ingredient score AB
Dan-O's Original Seasoning, 3.5 oz

Dan-O's Original Seasoning, 3.5 oz

$5.98Ingles
$9.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score A
Dan-o's Spg Tri-o Seasoning 4.4oz - 4.4 oz

Dan-o's Spg Tri-o Seasoning 4.4oz - 4.4 oz

$5.98Ingles
$9.99Tom Thumb

Cheaper in Tom Thumb

Ingredient score AB
Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus

Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus

$3.00Tom Thumb
$5.99Ingles
Ingredient score B
Campbell's Condensed Heart Healthy Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.75 oz

Campbell's Condensed Heart Healthy Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.75 oz

$1.00Tom Thumb
$1.98Ingles
Ingredient score B
Campbell's Condensed Vegetarian Vegetable Soup 10.5 oz Can 10.5 oz

Campbell's Condensed Vegetarian Vegetable Soup 10.5 oz Can 10.5 oz

$1.00Tom Thumb
$1.98Ingles
Ingredient score C
Campbell's Condensed Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.5 oz

Campbell's Condensed Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.5 oz

$1.00Tom Thumb
$1.98Ingles
Ingredient score AB
Bing Black Cherry Energizing Juice Beverage Single Can

Bing Black Cherry Energizing Juice Beverage Single Can

$1.49Tom Thumb
$2.78Ingles
Ingredient score AB
Bing Black Blackberry Energizing Juice Beverage Single Can

Bing Black Blackberry Energizing Juice Beverage Single Can

$1.49Tom Thumb
$2.78Ingles

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