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King Soopers vs Dollar General: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dollar General is cheaper. You'd pay about 10% less for the same groceries at Dollar General than at King Soopers.

The breakdown — 1,236 products compared

Dollar General: cheaper on 842 items — overall winner on average price
King Soopers: beats Dollar General on 369 items — but loses overall
Same price: 25 items

Dollar General wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.

Estimated savings

Average prices: $4.03 at Dollar General vs $4.46 at King Soopers
Basket savings: save about $8.60 on a 20-item basket at Dollar General (43¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 43¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

Dollar General: cheaper on beverages (14%), frozen (13%), snacks (10%), pantry (8%), meat (6%), dairy (4%), bakery (3%), ready meals

Dollar General comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in King Soopers

Lunchables Ham & Cheddar Cheese Cracker Stackers with Vanilla Creme Cookies Snack Kit

$1.50King Soopers

$2.35Dollar General

Dr Pepper Soda 42.2 fl oz Bottle

$1.25King Soopers

$1.95Dollar General

Cheaper in Dollar General

Maruchan Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Souper 6pk 6.3 oz Packages 18 oz

$1.50Dollar General

$2.69King Soopers

Fresca Citrus Soda Soft Drink 2 L

$2.00Dollar General

$3.49King Soopers

Café Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee Dark Roast 22 Ounce Canister 22 oz

$9.95Dollar General

$17.29King Soopers

Haagen Dazs Caramel Cone Ice Cream Cup

$1.50Dollar General

$2.59King Soopers

Rc Cola Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

$6.95Dollar General

$11.99King Soopers

Snapple Apple Juice Drink 16 fl oz Bottle 6 Pack 16 fl oz

$4.95Dollar General

$8.49King Soopers

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