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Kroger vs Ralphs: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Kroger is cheaper. You'd pay about 9% less for the same groceries at Kroger than at Ralphs.

The breakdown — 11,101 products compared

  • Kroger: cheaper on 6,549 items — overall winner on average price
  • Ralphs: beats Kroger on 667 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 3,885 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.64 at Kroger vs $6.18 at Ralphs
  • Basket savings: save about $10.80 on a 20-item basket at Kroger (54¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 54¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Kroger: cheaper on pantry (13%), frozen (12%), dairy (10%), ready meals (9%), fresh produce (9%), snacks (8%), bakery (7%), meat (7%), beverages (7%), baby foods (6%)

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
$0.30Ralphs
Ingredient score AB
Private Selection Veggie Ancient Grain Soup

Private Selection Veggie Ancient Grain Soup

$2.50Kroger
$5.00Ralphs
Ingredient score C
Private Selection Chicken Green Chili Soup

Private Selection Chicken Green Chili Soup

$2.50Kroger
$5.00Ralphs
Ingredient score A
Hint Water Infused with Pineapple 16 oz

Hint Water Infused with Pineapple 16 oz

$1.00Kroger
$1.99Ralphs
Ingredient score B
Taco Bell Mild Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz Packet

Taco Bell Mild Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz Packet

$1.00Kroger
$1.99Ralphs
Ingredient score B
Taco Bell Original Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz

Taco Bell Original Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz

$1.00Kroger
$1.99Ralphs

Cheaper in Ralphs

Ingredient score B
Bodyarmor Strawberry Grape Electrolyte Sports Drink Bottle 16 fl oz 16 fl oz

Bodyarmor Strawberry Grape Electrolyte Sports Drink Bottle 16 fl oz 16 fl oz

$0.88Ralphs
$1.59Kroger
Ingredient score B
Calypso Juice Strawberry Lemonade

Calypso Juice Strawberry Lemonade

$1.25Ralphs
$2.19Kroger
Ingredient score A
Calypso Grapeberry Lemonade 16 fl oz

Calypso Grapeberry Lemonade 16 fl oz

$1.25Ralphs
$2.19Kroger
Ingredient score B
Calypso Lemonade Southern Peach

Calypso Lemonade Southern Peach

$1.25Ralphs
$2.19Kroger
Ingredient score B
Calypso Paradise Punch Lemonade 16Floz

Calypso Paradise Punch Lemonade 16Floz

$1.25Ralphs
$2.19Kroger
Ingredient score B
Calypso Island Wave Lemonade 16FlOz

Calypso Island Wave Lemonade 16FlOz

$1.25Ralphs
$2.19Kroger

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