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Kroger vs Smith's Food and Drug: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Kroger is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Kroger than at Smith's Food and Drug.

The breakdown — 10,978 products compared

  • Kroger: cheaper on 3,216 items — overall winner on average price
  • Smith's Food and Drug: beats Kroger on 2,021 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 5,741 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.67 at Kroger vs $5.73 at Smith's Food and Drug
  • Basket savings: save about $1.20 on a 20-item basket at Kroger (6¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 6¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Kroger: cheaper on fresh produce (4%), dairy (2%), meat (2%), pantry (1%), beverages (1%), baby foods (1%), ready meals (1%), snacks (1%)
  • Smith's Food and Drug: cheaper on frozen (3%), bakery

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Kroger

Ingredient score A
Envy Apples 0.45 lbs ($2.49 lb)

Envy Apples 0.45 lbs ($2.49 lb)

$0.50Kroger
$1.00Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score C
Jumex Mango Aguas Frescas, 11.3 oz

Jumex Mango Aguas Frescas, 11.3 oz

$0.50Kroger
$0.99Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score B
Jumex Hibiscus Aguas Frescas, 11.3 oz

Jumex Hibiscus Aguas Frescas, 11.3 oz

$0.50Kroger
$0.99Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score B
Jumex Lime Aguas Frescas, 11.3 oz

Jumex Lime Aguas Frescas, 11.3 oz

$0.50Kroger
$0.99Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score AB
Jumex Strawberry Aguas Frescas, 11.3 oz

Jumex Strawberry Aguas Frescas, 11.3 oz

$0.50Kroger
$0.99Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score C
Kroger Real Brewed Zero Sugar Sweet Raspberry Decaf Tea

Kroger Real Brewed Zero Sugar Sweet Raspberry Decaf Tea

$1.79Kroger
$3.49Smith's Food and Drug

Cheaper in Smith's Food and Drug

Ingredient score C
Stellar Snacks Cinnamon Dolce Pretzel Braid - 12oz

Stellar Snacks Cinnamon Dolce Pretzel Braid - 12oz

$3.00Smith's Food and Drug
$5.99Kroger
Ingredient score A
The Silver Palate San Marzano Marinara Pasta Sauce

The Silver Palate San Marzano Marinara Pasta Sauce

$3.79Smith's Food and Drug
$6.99Kroger
Ingredient score B
Bodyarmor Sports Drink Orange Mango 16 oz

Bodyarmor Sports Drink Orange Mango 16 oz

$0.88Smith's Food and Drug
$1.59Kroger
Ingredient score B
Powerade Grape Sports Drink Bottle

Powerade Grape Sports Drink Bottle

$0.88Smith's Food and Drug
$1.59Kroger
Ingredient score C
Bodyarmor Lyte Sports Drink Peach Mango 16 oz

Bodyarmor Lyte Sports Drink Peach Mango 16 oz

$0.88Smith's Food and Drug
$1.59Kroger
Ingredient score B
Bodyarmor Sports Drink Tropical Punch 16 oz

Bodyarmor Sports Drink Tropical Punch 16 oz

$0.88Smith's Food and Drug
$1.59Kroger

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