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Mariano's vs Acme Markets: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Mariano's is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Mariano's than at Acme Markets.

The breakdown — 5,715 products compared

  • Mariano's: cheaper on 3,120 items — overall winner on average price
  • Acme Markets: beats Mariano's on 1,837 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 758 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.97 at Mariano's vs $6.27 at Acme Markets
  • Basket savings: save about $6.00 on a 20-item basket at Mariano's (30¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 30¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Mariano's: cheaper on meat (11%), ready meals (8%), frozen (6%), beverages (5%), dairy (5%), bakery (5%), pantry (3%)
  • Acme Markets: cheaper on snacks

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Mariano's

Ingredient score B
Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz

Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$3.00Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz

Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz

$1.50Mariano's
$3.00Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
Betty Crocker Favorites Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix

Betty Crocker Favorites Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix

$1.50Mariano's
$3.00Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Carando Mozzarella Rustica Italian Style Meatballs 16 oz

Carando Mozzarella Rustica Italian Style Meatballs 16 oz

$5.00Mariano's
$9.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Carando Spicy Sicilian Italian Style Meatballs

Carando Spicy Sicilian Italian Style Meatballs

$5.00Mariano's
$9.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Marcangelo Chicken Breast Skewer - Teriyaki

Marcangelo Chicken Breast Skewer - Teriyaki

$5.00Mariano's
$9.99Acme Markets

Cheaper in Acme Markets

Ingredient score C
Greenfield Natural Meat Co Uncured Ham & Cheese Lunch Kit

Greenfield Natural Meat Co Uncured Ham & Cheese Lunch Kit

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Greenfield Uncured Pepperoni & Cheese Lunch Kit

Greenfield Uncured Pepperoni & Cheese Lunch Kit

$2.00Acme Markets
$3.99Mariano's
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
$1.99Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Kozy Shack Original Recipe Tapioca Pudding 6 Count 24 oz

Kozy Shack Original Recipe Tapioca Pudding 6 Count 24 oz

$2.99Acme Markets
$5.79Mariano's
Ingredient score AB
Kozy Shack Rice Pudding Snack Cups Gluten Free Dessert

Kozy Shack Rice Pudding Snack Cups Gluten Free Dessert

$2.99Acme Markets
$5.79Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Cheez-It Variety Pack Cheese Crackers, 12.1 oz, 12 ct

Cheez-It Variety Pack Cheese Crackers, 12.1 oz, 12 ct

$4.99Acme Markets
$9.49Mariano's

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