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Mariano's vs Jewel-Osco: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Mariano's is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Mariano's than at Jewel-Osco.

The breakdown — 6,550 products compared

  • Mariano's: cheaper on 3,846 items — overall winner on average price
  • Jewel-Osco: beats Mariano's on 1,332 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 1,372 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.05 at Mariano's vs $6.51 at Jewel-Osco
  • Basket savings: save about $9.20 on a 20-item basket at Mariano's (46¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 46¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Mariano's: cheaper on bakery (9%), snacks (9%), ready meals (8%), meat (7%), pantry (7%), dairy (7%), beverages (6%), frozen (1%)

Mariano's comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Mariano's

Ingredient score A
Kinder's Carne Asada 1 oz

Kinder's Carne Asada 1 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score A
Kinder's Mexican Seasoning - the Taco Blend 0.8 oz

Kinder's Mexican Seasoning - the Taco Blend 0.8 oz

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score A
Kinder's the Fajita Blend 1 oz 1 oz Envelope

Kinder's the Fajita Blend 1 oz 1 oz Envelope

$1.00Mariano's
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score C
Marcangelo Chicken Breast Skewer - Teriyaki

Marcangelo Chicken Breast Skewer - Teriyaki

$5.00Mariano's
$9.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Marcangelo Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Skewers

Marcangelo Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Skewers

$5.00Mariano's
$9.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Welch's Fusions Citrus Surge 6ct Box 6 ea Box

Welch's Fusions Citrus Surge 6ct Box 6 ea Box

$2.00Mariano's
$3.99Jewel-Osco

Cheaper in Jewel-Osco

Ingredient score C
Just Crack an Egg Classic Breakfast Scramble Kit Refrigerated 3 oz 3 oz

Just Crack an Egg Classic Breakfast Scramble Kit Refrigerated 3 oz 3 oz

$1.50Jewel-Osco
$2.99Mariano's
Ingredient score C
Just Crack an Egg Breakfast Scramble Kit - Protein Packed Meat Lovers 2.25 oz

Just Crack an Egg Breakfast Scramble Kit - Protein Packed Meat Lovers 2.25 oz

$1.50Jewel-Osco
$2.99Mariano's
Ingredient score AB
Chicken of the Sea Old Bay Seasoning Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet

Chicken of the Sea Old Bay Seasoning Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet

$1.00Jewel-Osco
$1.89Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Annie's Fruit Flavored Snacks Organic Summer Strawberry 10 0.7 oz Pouches 7 oz

Annie's Fruit Flavored Snacks Organic Summer Strawberry 10 0.7 oz Pouches 7 oz

$4.50Jewel-Osco
$8.49Mariano's
Ingredient score B
Annie's Organic Berry Patch Bunny Fruit Flavored Snacks

Annie's Organic Berry Patch Bunny Fruit Flavored Snacks

$4.50Jewel-Osco
$8.49Mariano's
Ingredient score C
McCormick Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 oz

McCormick Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 oz

$1.00Jewel-Osco
$1.79Mariano's

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