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Mariano's vs Publix: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Mariano's is cheaper. You'd pay about 10% less for the same groceries at Mariano's than at Publix.

The breakdown — 3,349 products compared

  • Mariano's: cheaper on 2,345 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Mariano's on 993 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 11 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.69 at Mariano's vs $6.34 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $13.00 on a 20-item basket at Mariano's (65¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 65¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Mariano's: cheaper on meat (16%), beverages (13%), dairy (11%), ready meals (10%), frozen (10%), bakery (8%), snacks (6%), pantry (6%)

Mariano's comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Prices are periodic snapshots and may differ from your local store.

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