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Kroger vs Tom Thumb: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Kroger is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Kroger than at Tom Thumb.

The breakdown — 6,475 products compared

  • Kroger: cheaper on 4,958 items — overall winner on average price
  • Tom Thumb: beats Kroger on 685 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 832 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.62 at Kroger vs $6.44 at Tom Thumb
  • Basket savings: save about $16.40 on a 20-item basket at Kroger (82¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 82¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Kroger: cheaper on frozen (16%), beverages (14%), pantry (13%), meat (13%), ready meals (12%), dairy (11%), snacks (11%), bakery (9%)

Kroger comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Kroger

Ingredient score B
El Mexicano Saborico Mango Yogurt Drink

El Mexicano Saborico Mango Yogurt Drink

$1.50Kroger
$2.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Pearl Milling Company Pancake on the Go Pancake Mix Buttermilk & Maple Flavor 2.11 oz

Pearl Milling Company Pancake on the Go Pancake Mix Buttermilk & Maple Flavor 2.11 oz

$1.50Kroger
$2.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score A
Gatorade Alkaline Electrolyte Infused Purified Bottled Water

Gatorade Alkaline Electrolyte Infused Purified Bottled Water

$1.50Kroger
$2.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal Cup, Single Serve Cereal, 2 oz

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal Cup, Single Serve Cereal, 2 oz

$1.00Kroger
$1.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score B
Herdez Mild Salsa Verde, 7 oz

Herdez Mild Salsa Verde, 7 oz

$1.00Kroger
$1.99Tom Thumb
Ingredient score C
Martha White Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix, 7.4 oz

Martha White Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix, 7.4 oz

$1.00Kroger
$1.99Tom Thumb

Cheaper in Tom Thumb

Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$1.49Tom Thumb
$2.69Kroger
Ingredient score C
McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, 3.5 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, 3.5 oz

$1.49Tom Thumb
$2.69Kroger
Ingredient score A
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$1.49Tom Thumb
$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

$1.49Tom Thumb
$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

$1.49Tom Thumb
$2.69Kroger
Ingredient score B
McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, 2.75 oz

McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, 2.75 oz

$1.49Tom Thumb
$2.69Kroger

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