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Kroger vs Mariano's: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Kroger is cheaper. You'd pay about 6% less for the same groceries at Kroger than at Mariano's.

The breakdown — 10,985 products compared

  • Kroger: cheaper on 5,345 items — overall winner on average price
  • Mariano's: beats Kroger on 1,534 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 4,106 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.68 at Kroger vs $6.07 at Mariano's
  • Basket savings: save about $7.80 on a 20-item basket at Kroger (39¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 39¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Kroger: cheaper on frozen (13%), ready meals (9%), snacks (9%), pantry (8%), dairy (6%), bakery (5%), meat (4%), beverages (4%), fresh produce (3%), baby foods (2%)

Kroger comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Kroger

Ingredient score A
Jalapeno Pepper 0.10 lbs ($3.99 lb)

Jalapeno Pepper 0.10 lbs ($3.99 lb)

$0.15Kroger
$0.30Mariano's
Ingredient score A
Envy Apples 0.45 lbs ($2.49 lb)

Envy Apples 0.45 lbs ($2.49 lb)

$0.50Kroger
$1.00Mariano's
Ingredient score A
Kroger Original Tomato Ketchup

Kroger Original Tomato Ketchup

$2.00Kroger
$3.99Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Vigo Yellow Rice Spanish Recipe 10 oz

Vigo Yellow Rice Spanish Recipe 10 oz

$1.00Kroger
$1.99Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Kroger Brown Gravy Mix

Kroger Brown Gravy Mix

$0.50Kroger
$0.99Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Kroger Brewed Soy Sauce

Kroger Brewed Soy Sauce

$1.79Kroger
$3.49Mariano's

Cheaper in Mariano's

Ingredient score A
Fresh Carrots, Avg. 0.75 lb

Fresh Carrots, Avg. 0.75 lb

$0.12Mariano's
$0.22Kroger
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.69Kroger
Ingredient score C
Mccormick Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning 3.0 oz 3 oz

Mccormick Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning 3.0 oz 3 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.69Kroger
Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.69Kroger
Ingredient score B
Mccormick Grill Mates Garlic Butter Seasoning

Mccormick Grill Mates Garlic Butter Seasoning

$1.50Mariano's
$2.69Kroger
Ingredient score C
Mccormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

Mccormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning 3.4 oz 3.4 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$2.69Kroger

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