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Mariano's vs Dollar General: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dollar General is cheaper. You'd pay about 15% less for the same groceries at Dollar General than at Mariano's.

The breakdown — 1,245 products compared

Dollar General: cheaper on 948 items — overall winner on average price
Mariano's: beats Dollar General on 278 items — but loses overall
Same price: 19 items

Dollar General wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.

Estimated savings

Average prices: $3.94 at Dollar General vs $4.64 at Mariano's
Basket savings: save about $14.00 on a 20-item basket at Dollar General (70¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 70¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

Dollar General: cheaper on frozen (22%), beverages (16%), bakery (16%), pantry (16%), ready meals (15%), snacks (14%), meat (8%), dairy (8%)

Dollar General comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Mariano's

Lunchables Ham & Cheddar Cheese Cracker Stackers with Vanilla Creme Cookies Snack Kit

$1.50Mariano's

$2.35Dollar General

Cheaper in Dollar General

Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries Frosted Wild Berry 8 Count 13.5 oz

$2.50Dollar General

$4.99Mariano's

Maruchan Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Souper 6pk 6.3 oz Packages 18 oz

$1.50Dollar General

$2.99Mariano's

Café Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee Dark Roast 22 Ounce Canister 22 oz

$9.95Dollar General

$19.49Mariano's

Kit Kat Frozen Dessert Bars 5 Count 13.76 fl oz

$4.00Dollar General

$7.79Mariano's

Chicken of the Sea Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon in Spring Water Packet 2.5 oz

$1.35Dollar General

$2.49Mariano's

Old El Paso Stand 'N Stuff Bold Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells

$3.00Dollar General

$5.49Mariano's

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