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Kroger vs Acme Markets: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Kroger is cheaper. You'd pay about 11% less for the same groceries at Kroger than at Acme Markets.

The breakdown — 6,138 products compared

  • Kroger: cheaper on 4,219 items — overall winner on average price
  • Acme Markets: beats Kroger on 1,165 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 754 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.60 at Kroger vs $6.28 at Acme Markets
  • Basket savings: save about $13.60 on a 20-item basket at Kroger (68¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 68¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Kroger: cheaper on ready meals (16%), meat (14%), frozen (14%), pantry (12%), dairy (10%), snacks (9%), beverages (9%), bakery (8%)

Kroger comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Kroger

Ingredient score C
Carando Mozzarella Rustica Italian Style Meatballs 16 oz

Carando Mozzarella Rustica Italian Style Meatballs 16 oz

$5.00Kroger
$9.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Carando Spicy Sicilian Italian Style Meatballs

Carando Spicy Sicilian Italian Style Meatballs

$5.00Kroger
$9.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Marcangelo Chicken Breast Skewer - Teriyaki

Marcangelo Chicken Breast Skewer - Teriyaki

$5.00Kroger
$9.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
Marcangelo Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Skewers

Marcangelo Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Skewers

$5.00Kroger
$9.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Carando Abruzzese Recipe Italian Style Meatballs Blended Cheese and Herbs 16 oz

Carando Abruzzese Recipe Italian Style Meatballs Blended Cheese and Herbs 16 oz

$5.00Kroger
$9.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score A
Gatorade Lower Sugar Lemonade Sports Drink Multipack Bottles

Gatorade Lower Sugar Lemonade Sports Drink Multipack Bottles

$4.00Kroger
$7.99Acme Markets

Cheaper in Acme Markets

Ingredient score A
Pom Antioxidant Pomegranate Lemonade Tea 12 oz 12 oz Bottle

Pom Antioxidant Pomegranate Lemonade Tea 12 oz 12 oz Bottle

$1.00Acme Markets
$1.99Kroger
Ingredient score B
La Brea Bakery Toasted Sunflower & Honey Loaf

La Brea Bakery Toasted Sunflower & Honey Loaf

$2.79Acme Markets
$4.99Kroger
Ingredient score B
Rustic 8 Grain Loaf

Rustic 8 Grain Loaf

$2.79Acme Markets
$4.99Kroger
Ingredient score B
Snickers Ice Cream Minis Milk Chocolatey Caramel Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars

Snickers Ice Cream Minis Milk Chocolatey Caramel Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars

$3.49Acme Markets
$5.99Kroger
Ingredient score B
Goldminer Bakery Jalapeno Sourdough Batard Bread

Goldminer Bakery Jalapeno Sourdough Batard Bread

$3.49Acme Markets
$5.99Kroger
Ingredient score AB
Chobani Less Sugar Greek Yogurt - Ripe Strawberry 5.3 oz

Chobani Less Sugar Greek Yogurt - Ripe Strawberry 5.3 oz

$1.00Acme Markets
$1.69Kroger

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