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Mariano's vs Ingles: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Mariano's is cheaper. You'd pay about 6% less for the same groceries at Mariano's than at Ingles.

The breakdown — 1,530 products compared

  • Mariano's: cheaper on 899 items — overall winner on average price
  • Ingles: beats Mariano's on 617 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 14 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $4.83 at Mariano's vs $5.14 at Ingles
  • Basket savings: save about $6.20 on a 20-item basket at Mariano's (31¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 31¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Mariano's: cheaper on fresh produce (22%), dairy (13%), meat (8%), pantry (6%), frozen (6%), snacks (4%), ready meals (4%)
  • Ingles: cheaper on bakery (1%), beverages

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Mariano's

Ingredient score B
Green Giant Steamers Baby Brussels Sprouts & Butter Sauce, 8 oz

Green Giant Steamers Baby Brussels Sprouts & Butter Sauce, 8 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Ingles
Ingredient score A
Green Giant Simply Steam Simply Steam Lightly Sauced Antioxidant Blend - Broccoli, Carrots & Peppers, 7 oz

Green Giant Simply Steam Simply Steam Lightly Sauced Antioxidant Blend - Broccoli, Carrots & Peppers, 7 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Ingles
Ingredient score B
Green Giant Simply Steam Garden Vegetable Medley

Green Giant Simply Steam Garden Vegetable Medley

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Ingles
Ingredient score A
Green Giant Simply Steam Chopped Spinach - No Sauce, 8 oz

Green Giant Simply Steam Chopped Spinach - No Sauce, 8 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Ingles
Ingredient score B
Ortega Original Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz

Ortega Original Taco Seasoning Mix 1 oz

$0.89Mariano's
$1.78Ingles
Ingredient score B
Green Giant Simply Steam Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, 8 oz

Green Giant Simply Steam Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, 8 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Ingles

Cheaper in Ingles

Ingredient score AB
Land O Lakes Whipped Sweet Cream Salted Butter 8 oz

Land O Lakes Whipped Sweet Cream Salted Butter 8 oz

$2.78Ingles
$4.99Mariano's
Ingredient score AB
Kikkoman Japanese-Style Panko Bread Crumbs, 8 oz

Kikkoman Japanese-Style Panko Bread Crumbs, 8 oz

$2.18Ingles
$3.79Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Palmetto Cheese Homestyle Pimento Cheese Spread with Jalapenos 11 oz

Palmetto Cheese Homestyle Pimento Cheese Spread with Jalapenos 11 oz

$5.28Ingles
$8.99Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Monster Energy Zero Ultra Sugar Free Energy Drink 16 oz

Monster Energy Zero Ultra Sugar Free Energy Drink 16 oz

$2.00Ingles
$3.39Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Monster Energy Green Original 16 oz

Monster Energy Green Original 16 oz

$2.00Ingles
$3.39Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Post Cinnamon Pebbles Cereal 11 oz

Post Cinnamon Pebbles Cereal 11 oz

$4.98Ingles
$7.99Mariano's

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